Mountain Invitation

Mountain meadows turning golden 
Fall nips with crystalline air 
Tiny pine trees scattered random 
March t’wards next Christmas fair

Russet cattails border ditch banks
Glow in sunlight’s slanting rays 
Fallen barns heaped in the grasses
Testify of bygone days 

Roadways ever bearing traffic 
Streaming constant changing times 
Still the mountains stand steadfastly 
Monuments of God’s design 

Rest, indeed, the air breathes to us 
Now that fires have burnt and gone 
Pause, partake of mountain vistas
Relax amidst the wild bird song 

Contemplate here without bother 
But for pleasant forest sounds 
Let go strife and all that ails you 
Throw it up to higher ground 

Come, the mountains bid yet to us 
Stay awhile here in repose
Let the breeze through pines and aspens 
Lift worn hearts, refresh your souls 

Oh, the mountains, grand creation 
How can one still not believe 
Majesty in beauty splendor
Witness glories unperceived 

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Jeremiah 6:16a NKJV
“Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls.”

Psalms 72:3
“The mountains will bring peace to the people, And the little hills, by righteousness”

Isaiah 49:13
“Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted.”