Creative Poetry and Music

Carmen and I had the privilege of presenting a program to the Golden Agers at Fourth Baptist Church of Plymouth on Poetry and Music. Some of my favorite poems were combined with arrangements of her favorite hymns, blended together in one nostalgic package.

I chose old favorites like “Casey At the Bat,” by Earnest Thayer, and “In School Days,” by John Greenleaf Whittier. She started with Fanny Crosby’s “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It,” and Russell Carter’s “Standing on the Promises.”

As the poems and songs were shared, people were able to see lyrics from the hymns and pictures of the authors on power point. One of the highlights was James Weldon Johnson’s “The Creation,” followed by “In the Garden,” by Charles Miles. The program concluded with the universal favorite, “The Touch of the Master’s Hand,” by Mira Brooks Welch.

Poetry and Music is available for presentation in other churches as well. It would be perfect for a banquet or anniversary celebration, or a gathering like the Golden Agers. If interested, contact us at robertallen@biblestoryfamily.com.