~~~ Leaven ~~~ - Olive Oil

The olives of Gestheme,
Were crushed and pressed
For their liquid treasure,
To be given unto the nobles there,
A commodity of flowing gold.

So too, the Olive of God was crushed
Beneath the weight of worldly sin;
A Sanctification, yielding
The cleansing oils of His Blood.

All this for every man,
That each soul
Could have unto themselves,
A Heavenly Treasure.

It is such then,
That the greatest gift
The Father ever gave
Unto his children dear,
was: Olive Oil.

5-9-06

~~~ Leaven ~~~

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