THE DOVE IS A SPECIAL BIRD

The Dove Is a Special Bird

Noah had floated on the water for many nights and days
Finally the rain stopped and Noah basked in the sun's rays
While on top of mount Ararat Noah surveyed the land
As far as he could see everything was desolate and bland

At the end of forty days Noah sent forth a black raven
That went to and fro while Noah waited in the ark's haven
He also sent forth a dove that returned unto the ark
Because she had found no place for her feet to park

After seven more days he sent the dove out again
She flew swiftly over the previous places she had been
This time she came back to Noah bringing an olive leaf
A glorious sign of new beginnings to relieve Noah's grief

Can you imagine witnessing the destruction of the whole earth
And then seeing this sign from heaven of life's new birth
God then told faithful Noah to go forth be fruitful and multiply
As He said to him I will be with you and all your needs supply

Many wearisome years passed after Noah and this great event
Then one happy day another special dove from heaven was sent
It was the Spirit of God in the form of a snow white dove
And it descended upon Jesus as another sign from God above

John said behold the Lamb of God who takes away all sin
This historic event was witnessed by many women and men
The dove was created by God for this special purpose
Jesus came and gave his life on the cross for all of us

Copyright 2005 Irvin L. Rozier