Faith In Rhyme

Faith In Rhyme: Final Chapter is the fourth and final book in a series of Faith in Rhyme books written by author and poet J. D. Baskin. This book, as did the prior three, contains poems of a wide-ranging subject matter but always pointing, in the end, to God. Each poem tells a story, whether based upon recent headlines, Bible stories, people personally known by the author, or in some cases, simply from the authors imagination. It is the authors prayer that readers will be able to relate to what he has written and that each will receive a blessing. The clear and honest style expressed by the author will appeal to readers of all ages and will inspire them to spend time daily, reflecting on Gods grace and goodness. The books subtitle of Final Chapter indicates that this fourth book will end the series of Faith in Rhyme books written by the author. Any future writings will be under a new series.

Chipper DeHart and court jester Peachy Waterman, Jr. leave the dry-boned village of El Viento, Oklahoma, to start life anew as college freshmen and fraternity brothers. It's 1967, and while the world is turning topsy-turvy, the twosome seeks refuge within the walls of Sigma Zeta Chi. But Peachy's bid to pledge doesn't come easy; in fact, he finagles his way into the frat house, along with the first non-white to ever pledge a college fraternity in Oklahoma, a full-blood Kickapoo Indian named Larry Twohatchets. And when the pledge class seems it couldn't take on one more misfit, along comes Smokey Ray Divine, a golfing hippie that lives on the razor's edge. Amy, Audora, and Cassie are the three muskarettes who steer the boys through college life, helping to protect them from the Vietnam tentacles that keep trying to reach through the windows of the fraternity house and pull the members into the jungle. But as the fraternity men cope by building their walls thicker and thicker, they discover that the enemy comes from within. Over the course of their four college years, faith is born through the death of their dreams. The Age of Aquarius meets The Age of Apollo in this flirtation with a mystical college life on University Boulevard.

Excerpt from The Paradise of Martyrs: A Faith Rhyme;, In Five Books Before my Prison-Rhyme, "The Purgatory of Suicides," was finished - thirty years ago - I promised myself to write "The Paradise of Martyrs." A busy life has prevented me from trying to fulfil my promise, in any shape, until very lately. And, even now, I offer but half of my purposed Faith-Rhyme to the world - I mean to the kind people who care to read it. If I do not live to write the other half, these five books are complete in themselves, and will serve to shew what my purpose was; and, perhaps, to over-satisfy many who have, for years, urged me to the fulfilment of my promise. At sixty-eight, one ceases to be sanguine, if not to care, about literary success. I quite expect the critics will cry out, "What tame stuff is this compared with 'the Purgatory'!" About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Have you ever wanted to explore stories in a world we weren't able to witness? The adventure and the truth that this book brings is beyond compare. In this book, you will get to learn about twenty-six different individuals, all with completely miraculous stories. I encourage you to open your mind and understand what all truly happened in the days that Jesus Christ walked the earth. This is a starter book to influence adventuring into the Book of Life. Rhymes of the Times has many different inspirations such as Paul, Mariam, Noah, and many more. This book recognizes how these everyday humans put their mark on history. It displays their talents and their uniqueness, just as you and I are talented and unique. Rhymes of the Times was written for encouragement and motivation for your life, for you to explore your own talents and passions and lead you to understand what God's will for your very own life is.

In these pages you'll find a series of short religious rhymes that are easy to remember and perfect for the introduction of children to the concept of religion. However, because some of the concepts expressed may need explaining, it is best these rhymes be read in the company of an adult. Many are not connected to any particular Bible verse while some are, but all with a Biblical theme. I intend these rhymes to reflect the general truth of the Lord's love, concern, and protection of us - a short passage that can be repeated with the intent to remind us that no matter the circumstance, the future is bright. Adults may, also, discover one or two rhymes reflecting a particular thought or incident in their lives. Some might want to print and frame a few of these rhymes to place on display at home, office, or anywhere appropriate, but not for republish or sale. Remember, everything here-in is copyrighted. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy my meager attempts at rhyming. As a gift at no cost, and at the end of the rhymes, I have added my message to all. The message is intended to gladden the hearts of all who feel they may have lost their salvation in some way. If you are a minister, please feel free to use the contents of this message in your next sermon if you feel it appropriate.