“Affrighted” sudden terror, or deep worry about danger.

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But there were times it seemed no matter which way I turned, there were reminders of the longings of my empty heart. For what ever reason, I began to think when the Happy Ever Afters were being handed out, that just perhaps I may have been overlooked.”

“Wisdom:” in the Hebrew chokmah, translated in the Greek sophia meaning the practical ability to live righteously, and skillfully according to God’s design.

“Help Meet:” the Hebrew translation is ezer keneggdo, it does not mean a subordinate assistant. Instead it describes and equal, complementary partner who corresponds to him and provides vital strength.

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Woman of His Dreams: Hidden desires to share a deep abiding love, natural romantic, powerful connection with a person.

I may have been ever so thankful for my above-average well-contented family life. But my love life at this time was pretty much nonexistent, and with a longing in my heart, I still may have yearned for a “One True Love” but having no desire of ever getting my feelings crushed or stomped on till there was nothing left but total wreckage! I steered clear of any signs of romance.

“Loveth Himself” to treat a wife with kindness, and protect her which means by doing so a husband is guarding his own well-being and is at peace.

But a Few Days: enjoying your time with your special person the time flies away fast because you are happy.

Song of Solomon 2:2: the Biblical verse a term of endearment from a groom to his bride. The groom comparatively highlights the brides unique grace and beauty.

The 19th century is known for its expression of Romantic Love in the arts such as literature, music, and poetry. And this glorious Cherished Love graciously gifted from the Father of Lights exists from ages past to the present and the impending future unto the eons of eternity. And thus it is free from doubt the Holy Scriptures from the beginning of Genesis to the last page of the Book of Revelation is the purest expression of “True Love Conquers All” in the Victory of the Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ as it is written in Revelations 22:12, 13,And. Behold, I come quickly; and my reward with with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

The early decades of the 21 First Century brought with it the last vestiges of Bible prophecy yet to be fulfilled in the Book of Revelation. And knowing time is short a “Sinister Rival” to humankind shall reveal himself “That Old Serpent” and the forces of evil shall rage with greater intensity than ever before against the Wholesome Statutes of the Holy Bible as it is written in Revelation 12:12, Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

The Heady and Highminded doing the bidding of a “Global Darkness of Evil”  wreaking havoc across the earth as it is written in 2nd Timothy3:4, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God.

Caught up in the middle of the “Global Demonic Cabal’s” scorched earth policy is the good-natured and congenial character Lily as it is written in Proverbs 3:17, Her ways are ways of Pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

And while all the while Biblical Prophecies are leaping off the pages of the Sacred Bible’s text. The young damsel Lily is healing from a broken heart by whom she wrapped all of her hopes and dreams of Happy Ever After. And living in her hometown of Picturesque Colorado Lily still hopes for the desires of her heart, for a “One True Love” as it is written in Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Yet living at present in the “Last Days” amongst the Scoffers and Mockers. Lily ponders how to survive in a world growing more hostile to her Traditional Christian Heritage, and thus Lily’s inner strength be it unto according to the “Word” of the Lord her inclination for a Romantic Love is a treasured keepsake only to be shared within her heart and the Father God as it is written in Psalms 33:21, For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

And since this be the case in the Romantic, Thriller novel “Lily Among Thorns”. The external forces on the rapid rise of a systemic evil influence, to Lily’s devastation her struggle to fulfill her deepest heartfelt desires for a handsome suitor come to call is testing her resolve to the maximum limit as it is written in Psalms 37:4, Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

The warmth of love contained within Lily’s Christian beliefs cannot even begin aspire to understand the demonstrative cruelty yet to be demonstrated in an apostate world of the “Last Days.” as it is written in Psalms 71:4, Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel.

Beloved: dearly loved, cherished, high regard, the word carries a strong sense of emotional warmth, a special person you hold in your heart.

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The Holy Scriptures of the Bible is a blessed assurance to Lily all things are possible with God including her yearnings for a Romantic Love come to rescue her to live in Loves Eternal Bliss as it is written in Mark 10:27, And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, But not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Unbeknown to Lily at this moment in time her “One True Love” Caleb is out there in the world yearning for the fulfillment of a Cherished Love. The couple holds true in earnest prayer to the promises of the Holy Scriptures of the Bible to make all of their happy dreams come true as it is written in Mark 13:22, For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

And although the enemy “That Old Serpent” rises up from the depths of hell to quench the littlest purest spark of hope even of a young girl’s earnest desires for a Romantic Love. Lily nevertheless prays with due diligence for her “One True Love” knowing the power and authority of the love of God is infinite and unmeasured as it is written in Romans 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Truthfully aware of her time in history Lily is quite ready when called upon to be a “Good Soldier” for the Lord Jesus Christ as it is written in 2ne Timothy 2:3, Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldiers for Jesus Christ.

Lily concurs the faithful are to “Occupy” till the imminent appearing of the LORD Jesus in the clouds. Yet Lily prays her occupation will include the promises of Wedded Bliss as it is written in Luke 19:13, And he called his ten servants, and delivered then ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

The Holy Bible is the Standard of Excellence in all manners of the Heart & Cherished Love; and proven to be “Tried & True.” Within the pages of the Holy Bible Lily finds the revelation of all her secret Hopes and Dreams yet to be fulfilled in the one and only name of ultimate embodiment of LOVE the Saviour and Lord, JESUS CHRIST. AMEN!

The 19th Century is known for a movement of art, music, and literature focused on the deep emotions of love and romance. Cambridge Dictionary