O to Be Righteous: Poems Along the Way

By Hubert McManus

O To Be Righteous is a collection of poems written to enhance worship while praising and glorifying God. Author Hubert McManus digs deeply into his own Christian faith to find the right words to give thanks and celebrate a loving savior.

McManus touches upon the wonder of a future in God’s secure hands. He expresses the ugliness of anger while embracing the joy of being chosen and loved. He posits the feeling of finally meeting God face to face and finds peace in the simplicity of His presence.

This creative collection will show readers the key tenets of Christianity and the inherent failings of human nature. Utilizing scriptural references, these words are a beautiful reminder of the grace and forgiveness God extends to all believers. Feel fortified but also feel a divine encouragement to return to the Bible and renew your faith in God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973657521

Hubert McManus

Hubert McManus was born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and served in the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting, passed the CPA exam, and received CPA certification. For the past thirty-eight years McManus has worked in the construction industry serving as both controller and CFO for various organizations. He is married to his wife, Cathy, and is a member of Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tennessee.

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O TO BE

RIGHTEOUS

Poems Along the Way

Poems by Hubert McManus

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-5756-9 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019903387

WestBow Press rev. date: 4/4/2019

Contents

A Dog To His Vomit

A Future That Is Sure

Anger

Chosen By God

Come To Me

Crushed (Isaiah 53)

Face to Face

Father I Come

Giving

Glorified

God’s Golden Chain

Grace or Wrath?

If Your Church Is All White

Life in the Spirit

Living in Sin

Made In Your Image

Morning Prayer

Morning Thanks For Cathy

Oh To Be Righteous

Poem for my Brother

Prayer

Prayers Without Passion

Psalm 51

Raindrops United

Snowflakes

Spirit

Strength for the Battle

Teach Me To Pray

The Cross (Satisfaction, Sacrifice, Substitution)

The Way Out of Sin

There Comes a Day

The Throne of Grace

Two Hearts – Twenty Years – For Cathy

Where Are the Nine?

Why Worry

You are:

Jesus Cares

A Dog To His Vomit

Like a dog to his vomit