[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23415]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              HOUSE CALLS

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                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 7, 2004

  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the poetic talents of one of my constituents--Mrs. Bertie Battle Wilde 
of Canton, North Carolina. Mrs. Wilde has lived 96 years with deep and 
tremendous faith. Her belief certainly is evident in her art and I am 
pleased to share one of her poems, titled House Calls, with my 
colleagues.

                              House Calls

     Jesus makes house calls 24 hours each day
     All you have to do is bow your head and pray.
     Remember, we are not promised tomorrow, only today.

     He's standing at your heart's door knocking,
     Will you let Him in?
     He will dissolve your troubles,
     And take away your sins.

     If you have problems, give Jesus a call.
     The number is H-E-A-V-E-N.
     He'll show you what to do,
     Because He loves you.

     He'll talk to you anytime,
     Because He's always on the line,
     And it won't cost you a dime.

     He don't want your money,
     But His love to you He will impart.
     He cares for you my child.
     All He wants is your heart.

     Please give your heart to Jesus without delay.
     You will be glad you did,
     On that final judgment day.

     Your name will be written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
     No more heartaches, no more dark nights.
     Our heavenly Father will be your shining light.

     Yes, Jesus makes house calls, night and day.
     All you have to do is bow your head and pray.

     

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