Oh Rise Up, Oh Nation……A Letter from Jesus

By Norma Beaird
Copyright 2002

Oh rise up, oh nation, don’t turn a deaf ear,
My heart is now heavy, My coming is near.
My arms are wide open, please love Me again,
And honor My Word, and turn from your sin.

I’m burdened in grief, I can’t hear your prayers,
I’m patiently waiting……oh are you still there?
Oh rise up, oh nation, and listen to Me,
You’re rich in great wealth, but wealth is not free.

For when you became a nation of God,
You sent forth My word and held to My rod.
A rod of great strength, that’s led by My Spirit,
And holds fast the faith for those who will hear it.

But in the past years, you’ve turned from My face,
And closed My dear Word, as I’ve been replaced.
Replaced by your greed, and want for possessions,
You’ve burned in desires, rejecting My blessings.

Your zealous endeavors have made you to trust,
In ungodly passions, surrounded by lust.
Enhanced by rebellion, you’ve wandered and strayed,
To arms of false prophets; their words you obeyed.

You’re lack of remorse and weakened restraint,
Has caused you to suffer, to weep and to faint.
However, My mercy is deep as the sea,
And high as the mountains, if you will believe.

Just turn back your heart, and give me your soul,
It’s then I will make this weak nation whole.
For I’ve always loved this nation I made,
A nation I want…..so desperately saved.

Oh rise up, oh nation, and hearken to Me,
And give Me control, so you will be free.
Free from your sin, your sorrow and shame,
Remember the cross, where I took your blame.

Free from a wrath of judgment from Heaven,
Just call out to Me, and you’ll be forgiven.
Your flag is the symbol, your country is free,
But My cross is the symbol of true liberty.

Oh rise up, oh nation, the time’s drawing near,
My white horse is ready, I’m soon to appear.
And when I appear, I hope I will see,
This nation I love there waiting for Me.