Army From Behind The Walls

"These men have been with Jesus"

All the enemy's hosts know it

And quake in utter terror

-Stephen Pursell, original 6/20/02, revised 11/15/14.

With this poem we also honor the memory of Michael Tomlinson, formerly pastor of Jordan Crossing Ministries in Oroville, CA, USA. Mike has gone to be with the Lord and was himself redeemed from being a criminal and convict. He coined the term "The Army Behind The Walls" in reference to God's men in prison. Mike reached out to his brothers in prison throughout his ministry and led many souls to Christ. I particularly thank Mike for his honor for my late father, F.D. "Doug" Pursell, and for his love for the prceious souls behind the walls of prison surrounded by razor wire and gun towers.

Once prisoners

Within and without

Now freed and freeing others

The Lion within them charges

Gun towers fall

Razor wire melts

Spiritual giants

Sowers of Life

The warrior that she is

These are men of the Bride

Words of Life come forth

The sons issue Life from their lips

The fire of the Conquering King

Flashing from their eyes

The darkness screams and flees

The gates of hell tremble

Fearless and terrifying

Here come sons of the Most High

The dark hosts quake

The power of peace

All creation has groaned for them

Powerful voices

Soothing with sound

Pounding thighs and bulging calves

Tattooes everywhere

Piercing eyes, glowing foreheads

Thick, veiny arms

Meaty palms, strong fingers

Broad shoulders, thickly muscled

Powerful jaws

Cantaloupe-shaped deltoids

Flashing smiles

Some missing teeth

Washboard stomachs