Sincerely Speaking Spiritually: Daily Inspirational Praise for “Uplifting Your Soul” With God’s Grace!

By Joseph S. Spence Sr. and Pastor Reverend Bradley E. Coleman Master of Divinity

Praise for
Sincerely Speaking Spiritually
“These are the great words of a true ambassador for literature around the world
who has accepted the Word as his mission. Inspiring verses that deserves the
highest praise, that have received international awards! Poetry with biblical
sounding and fantastic fl ight of the thoughts, inspired from the highest places,
dictated as if by God! Amen!”
— Stoianka Boianova and Minko Tanev, internationally
acclaimed poets, Sofi a, Bulgaria.
“Another poetry collection from one of the most passionate poets of all times.
Joseph Spence Sr. is indeed brilliant in his navigation of spiritual poetry themes
in biblical forms in an intricate way that stands as a signature for his readers;
this is indeed a must read!”
— Balogun Iyanu, founder of the League of Poets and
executive head of Teens Got Poetry, Lagos, Nigeria
“Joseph Spence’s new book, Sincerely Speaking Spiritually, is a revelation! His
unique style of poetry writing, using pin sonnets and septolets, gives his poetic
prayers resonance and depth. His unique navigation of spiritual poetry themes
in biblical form are a modern-day book of Psalms, in which he gives praise
to our Creator for His blessings while, at the same time, laying at His feet our
needs, desires, and concerns for a troubled world and nation that only He can
restore. I highly recommend this book of poetry. It should be included with
daily meditation, scripture reading and prayer!”
— Thomas E. Mitchell Jr., journalist and editor of the
Milwaukee Community Journal, Milwaukee’s largest Africa
American newspaper

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973683926

Joseph S. Spence Sr.

Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. authored ten inspirational poetry books and over 200 peer-reviewed published articles. He has a degree in divinity, served as a Eucharist minister during his military service, and has received many awards. He retired from the military as an offi cer with faithful and honorable worldwide service. His Webpage is www://trilogypoetry.com and email [e-mail].

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Sincerely Speaking

Spiritually

Daily Inspirational Praise for

Uplifting Your Soul With God’s Grace!

Joseph S. Spence Sr.

Copyright © 2020 Joseph S. Spence Sr.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

ISBN: 978-1-9736-8391-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-8390-2 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-8392-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020901439

WestBow Press rev. date: 05/10/2024

Dedication

To my dear mother, Mrs. Olive Maud Spence (Justice), and father, Mr. Kenneth John Spence (Moses), for all the wonderful things each of you have taught me about life that I will always cherish. Additionally, to my brothers and sisters for all the wonderful times we shared and will always share together. Furthermore, to my extended family members—cousins, niece, nephews, and so on—for your inspiration. Finally, to my children and grandchildren, who will always have my love and special places in my heart. My sincerest thanks to each of you, and may God continue to shine His perpetual light upon each of you, your loved ones, and family members from generation to generation.

Additionally, this book is dedicated to the humble writers with words of ethics and integrity for worldwide literature. Those who are dedicated to uplifting heads held low to inspire them to see a new light and day. This is also dedicated to all writers who are paving a way for worldwide humanity to experience God’s blessings in every way, shape, or form. And to poets who are sharing God’s light to create a path of righteousness and newfound inspiration in His grace for others to walk with love and reverence in His newfound light.

Have an awesome day, don’t forget to pray without ceasing, stay encouraged, be strong, inspired, ingenious, resilient, and blessed always!

Dear dedicated reader, I will be impressed with your feedback regarding how you enjoyed reading my inspirational book of spiritual poems. It inspires me to write more when readers comment, and it’s my pleasure to listen to readers and be uplifted by what they say. Thank you very much for your decisiveness and dedication. Please make your comment online or on GoodReads.com. Have a great day, and God’s blessings always!

Contents

Endorsements

Dedication

Preface : The World’s Dynamic Process—Poetry

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Section 1: Regular Spiritual Poetic Forms

My People, if We Must Die (Bifurcated Litany and Elegy)

Your Time Has Come (Prose)

His Perpetual Light

We Are Still Standing

Your Omnipresent Love (Litany)

In Times Like These

Love Is

Christ Lives Today

Your Time Has Come—Welcome!

If Only: Parent’s Challenge

His Ecclesiastical Love

The Love of God

His Returning Presence

Merry Christmas Greetings to You

Christmas Beauty in You

Praising Him All the Way

Sunday Thoughts

Mothers

His Loving Easter Touch

Today’s Victory (Redondilla)

Love of the Father: New Heights

Without the Love of Jesus

His Great Manifestation

He’s Coming Back Again (Pantoum)

Creating Artistic Words Linking Pin Sonnet

Crying Out Sonnet

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace (Historical)

Kind God Who Made Us Glad-Monotetra

Praising Him Always (Eternal Promise)

God’s Autumn Season

Most Gracious God

Thank You, Lord, for This Great Treat

The Master’s Favor

The Narrow Path (Stepping Stones Sestet)

Father of Light (Metamorphic Transition)

Precious Savior (Charisma)

Sun Shining Love (George’s Dragon)

Heaven’s Freedom (Mystic Wind)

God’s Glory (Trolaan)

God’s Desire (Beacon of Hope)

Escaped in a Basket: Paul Bringing God’s Light (Dramatic Dialogue)

Looking Out Today—The Window of Live

(Visualization Poem)!

Section 2: Poetic Prayer Forms

Prayer for Readers

Prayer and Poetry Historical Notes

Prayer for Our Soldiers

Prayer for Father’s Day

Prayer for All Children

Prayer Against Suicidal Thoughts Inflicting Souls!

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Prayer to Cease Gun Violence in Schools

Section 3: Invented Short Spiritual Poetic Forms

Mother (Tetractys Quintet)

Quadruple Senryu

New Peaceful Dawn

Reaching God through Steps

Sadness

Covenant Made

God’s Reflecting Light

God’s Eternal Enlightening Strength (Sedoka Series)

Jubilation Day Celebration

God’s Reflecting Angelic Seven Septet Series

Joseph’s His Servant—Testament!

God’s Rejoicing Success

God’s Faithful Love Series

Relative Compound Inheritance Strengthening Duo

Relative Compound Savior’s Elevation

God’s Eternal Victory Duo

God’s Radiating Light

Blessings Naani Trio

The Savior Lives (Triolet)

Pray, Pray, Pray (Tosca 42)

Glorifying on High (Quatrain by Letter)

Thy Loving Mercy Prayer

God Is (Jane’s Triple Strata)

The Coming King (Triquatrain)

The Master (Terza Rima)

Redemptive Light (Rondel)

Forgiveness Tears (Jesus Tears)

The Light (Diminished Hexaverse)

Walk Beside Me, Lord (Count Up)

The Cross: King Jesus (Tanka Quintet Duo)

His Resurrecting Light Tanka Quintet

Section 4: Epulaeryu Poems

Feeding Miracle

My Vineyard

Lentil Soup and Bread

Breaking Bread

Saints’ Communion

Church Dinner

Concluding Prayer

Section 5: Spiritual Poetic Forms Glossary

About the Author

Preface

The World’s Dynamic Process—Poetry Prayer

In this inspirational book, you will learn the essence of poetic prayer and how it will uplift your mind, body, and soul.

✓Inspirational poetic prayer is a dynamic and cosmic moving force for the soul. It makes a person whole and stimulates an exploration of inspiration in the spirit to its very core.

✓It invokes a process of creation that inspires and connects life with God’s spirit.

✓It allows a person to become graciously entwined with and not maligned with life.

✓It inculcates a precious quality of mind, body, and soul into reality.

✓It enables an internal and external