Title: Poems of Divine Power
Author: Annielean
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1-6698-0116-0
Genre: Poetry / Religion/Inspirational
Pages: 366
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Poems of Divine Power is a collection of moving poems about the power of faith. Annielean has written a book that will resonate with readers with combination of artistic poems and faith.
Poems of Divine Power is a collection of poems about faith. In “The Promise,” Annielean writes about how Jesus will come back after the Rapture: “There’s an Almighty King/Whom all will praise and sing/With smiling faces, knowing the joys He’ll bring,/As He comes through the clouds/on a mighty wing.” There are many poems that express the joy of following Christ.
In contrast to the joys of faith, the text has poems about how faith can help people through tough times. The book also has poems about how a parent asking for spiritual guidance to help their child in “Hope”: Finally, a parent prays out of desperation,/Hoping yet not knowing that God can heal this separation.” The Redeemer, Annielean writes about how Jesus helps people through challenging times. “Jesus, our Shepherd, is here, always near,/never far, saving us from the sand that sifts;/Reaching down with gentle hands, /He will lift us out of the rockiest cliffs “.
Poems of Divine Power has powerful themes of redemption throughout the text. Annielean has written eloquently about how God’s redemptive love helps her through her turmoil. The text also has vivid imagery that readers can easily visualize as they read the poems. The book has extra commentary before and after the poems about how the poems came to her in visions years ago. Poems of Divine Power also has Bible verses at the ends of poems like this Bible verse from the books of Luke and Matthew: “For the Son of man is come to save and to save that which was lost.’” (Luke 19:10 and Matthew 18:11 KJV). The Scripture verses add extra meaning to the poems and contextualize the poem’s themes.
Poems of Divine Power compares the stories of the Bible with the tumultuous times of today and persuades readers to turn to God solve society’s problems in “Generational Cry”: “We don’t take into account our faults,/mistakes, or frailties, to say the least;/We forget to ask the LORD to release His Peace,/acknowledge the sin so it will cease.”
The Power of Divine Power would be best for readers that want to learn more about spirituality and are interested in poetry as well. The book would also be best for readers who want to read about how people can overcome obstacles through faith. Annielean has written a book that will inspire readers.
