Category: Poem

In “The Lord’s Rest,” the poet proclaims that the disobedient cannot enter God’s rest, but those who receive His grace through faith in Jesus can. It highlights humanity’s sin and betrayal, Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross, and the gift of salvation by trusting in Him alone—not works. Believers are invited to embrace His ways…

In this heartfelt Christian chant, the speaker cries out in deep soul trouble, sorrow, and shaken faith, feeling trapped in despair and darkness. He pleads with Jesus for comfort, strength, and deliverance from Satan’s lies. Through Christ’s light and peace, he finds release, restoration, and hope, ultimately cleansed and led home by the Good Shepherd.

In this moving dialogue, Jesus wrestles in Gethsemane, sweating drops of blood, yet submits to the cross to bear humanity’s sin and glorify the Father. God encourages His Son, promising victory over death, the redemption of nations, and triumphant resurrection.

This poem declares that humanity’s sin separates us from God, making a mediator essential. God provides this in Jesus Christ—the divine High Priest who became fully human. Through His sinless life, atoning death on the cross, and resurrection, Jesus bridges the gap, offering mercy, grace, and eternal life to all who trust in Him.

In “Oh Anxious Heart of Mine,” Gabriel Mattix gently urges his troubled soul to find peace by pouring out its cares to Jesus. The poem recounts Christ’s deep compassion, His suffering on the cross, victorious resurrection, and promise of comfort, redemption, and eternal joy for all who trust in Him—encouraging trust in God’s loving will…

In “I Thirst For You,” the poet expresses a deep spiritual longing for Jesus, likening his soul to a deer panting for water. He rejects sin’s empty pleasures, embraces desert refinement, and finds true satisfaction in Christ’s living water, sacrifice, and resurrection. The poem culminates in a prayer to be filled, comforted, and used as…

In “Use Me Lord,” the poet praises God, confesses sin, and clings to Christ’s cross for forgiveness and redemption. He asks to be saved, filled with grace, and boldly sent out to share the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ with the world, desiring to serve faithfully until taken home to Heaven.

In “In Faith We Press On,” Gabriel Mattix delivers an inspiring Christian chant about believers journeying through a dark, fallen world toward eternal life. Sustained by Christ the Light, who defeated sin and death through His crucifixion and resurrection, they are called to repent, trust in Jesus, and press forward with hope until faith becomes…

In “God’s Goodness,” Gabriel Mattix reflects on the overwhelming grace of God. Though humanity is sinful and undeserving, the Lord delights in showing mercy. Through Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, sinners are redeemed, lifted from darkness to eternal life. Salvation is a free gift offered to all who repent and trust in Christ.