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By: D. Ferris Arfaa

From the First Nightingale to the Last

Pages: 122 Ratings: 4.7
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“In the darkness of the night, the nightingale sings with wondrous splendor,

A beckoning songbird calling the world to feel peaceful surrender.

The nightingales beauty lives in the essence of his melodic voice,

Leaving listeners disarmed by its power, making sweetness their choice.”


From the poem, Splendor in the Nights Light, D. Ferris Arfaa arouses our awareness that lifes true meaning and effect emanates from our inner beauty, not outward appearance! Furthermore, we are left with the personal choice of whether to receive and surrender to the power of redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ.

This book contains poems that reflect on the lives of Jesus and His original Twelve Apostles. The poems carry us from their callings by Jesus into apostleship and, finally, martyrdom. They are intended to spark a personal revival in each of us to answer Gods calling no matter our personal limitations. From the First Nightingale to the Last emphasizes that, like Jesus and His Apostles, we all share a common nature, but we can move beyond our personal shortcomings to a powerful purpose in service to others. The reader cannot fail to be motivated to a new level of living through the power of faith and a relationship with Jesus Christ.

D. Ferris Arfaa hopes that the book’s spiritual conception will be of interest to others seeking a higher, more intellectual, connection to God. Now, retired and a resident of Delaware, this attorney-at-law turned poet graduated magna cum laude while earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Notre Dame of Maryland University. A Doctor of Law degree followed from the University of Baltimore School of Law, as did many awards for legal and community involvement in Maryland. D. Ferris Arfaa was a registered nurse before receiving her degree in finance and an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Notre Dame of Maryland University from 2000 to 2004. Moreover, this poet is the author of the highly inspirational poetic verse penned in 2021, From the First Nightingale to the Last.Read more: dferrisarfaa.com
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  • Carolyn Terry Purdy

    Unique - Thoughtful - Inspiring Through poetic verse, D. Ferris Arfaa opens her readers up to the calling and spiritual journey of Christ's chosen twelve. Through their individual stories, we are alerted to the life-changing power embedded in the beautiful melody of The First Nightingale's song of invitation for us today.

  • Rebecca Campbell

    “From the First Nightingale to the Last” is a lovely, loving tribute to Jesus and His 12 Apostles. Ms Arfaa weaves through her work the theme of the plain, small bird the nightingale, though unassuming at first glance, sings its most stunning and expansive notes in the darkest of night. And so too, did the earthly ministry of Jesus and his chosen Apostles. What is unique to this collection are the beautiful poetic vignettes, starting with Jesus himself as the “first nightingale” and followed by what is known about each of the apostles in turn. She skillfully captures their transformation from talented but flawed young men into gifted missionary leaders responsible for spreading the gospel through the known world and forging a lasting worldwide movement, at great cost to each of them personally. Her poetry is inspired, and inspirational. This gorgeous collection of poems would make a great gift during the Easter season … or any season for that matter!

  • April S

    The author shares her strong Christian faith beautifully in this book. I learned a great deal about Christ's 12 Apostles reading this book; more than I previously knew. It's obvious Dottie has studied them extensively and graciously shares her knowledge here. She creatively enhances each Apostle's story with poetic verse. It's a fairly quick read and enjoyable; especially for a fellow Christian. Those who wish to learn just a bit about the Apostles would enjoy this book; for they would learn a great deal in a short amount of time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge by creating this book Dottie! Many hugs coming your way from Texas to you!

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