Baptism

Black hearts singing
Sacred hymns
Ancient prayers for redemption.
A life sized cross upon the wall,
Sacrifice.
An example for all to behold.
Sweat pouring down foreheads,
A frenzy and rush
For immersion in the river of eternal life.
O to be born again!
O to have the veil removed!
To rebuke wickedness in all its forms.
Hallelujah Hallelujah
The chorus cries.
As one dies
One is taken
Into the bosom of Yeshua
Forever.

By Raymond Enisuoh
(for Izetta)

Bill Clinton & Black Churches
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/feb/04/nation/na-trail4