Hope shone forth from an infant child, in the manger that cold dark night. In humility, God himself appeared mild, yet His plan moved forth in all its might.
Salvation to humanity was born; the angels could not help but sing. This Infant Child would bear our scorn; the newborn Sovereign King.
Helpless was mankind in sin until the star shone forth its light. Our salvation to begin, bringing hope to the contrite.
The sin we bear has shown us guilty, under the righteousness of God. Our defense is proven faulty, as He sees through our façade.
But this Child would fulfill the law that we could not. And by our sin, His blood we’d spill to pay our debt and take our lot.
There is no guilt, which can’t be cleansed; the darkest stains can be removed When His Grace has been dispensed, by Jesus Christ, in Him approved.
Let us worship the infant child; born, a life, to set us free. With His grace, upon us smiled; infant born of sovereign decree.
– D. Eaton – Happened upon this poem maybe a year ago – truly a “reason for the season” inspiration.
A polite inquiry asked for details on my Sportster The short answer – Never Owned One
Factual answer, I did own two Harley Davidson motorcycles in my 20’s. The first was a 350ss Sprint and the second was a 1200cc Super Glide FX
Although my seat was different, this photo (found on Carview Specs) is one of the few I have seen with the longer length handlebars (my arms were not long enough to ride comfortably with the stock handlebars) and no front fork extension – because if I had wanted a Sportster I would have bought one.
My seat was also different, found this an image a bit further down that page
Similar to seat on mine.
Still looking for a 1973-74 FX SuperGlide with front and rear Roll Bars. Thanks to my Mom insisting on them for both bikes, and she was, of course, right because they saved my life when the drunk driver broadsided my 350 Sprint with me on it. (still looking for a photo of it in “all black”) Doubt I will find one with the extended handle bars.
Before you ask, yes, the roll bars did create some interesting situations when off road. Good thing I wasn’t a 90 lb weakling or we (the bike & me) would have been in the woods for a long time.
Also looking for the back rest whose primary purpose was to hold my backpack for books and “small packages”.
If I find more info, will update and post a new entry.
Last updated: 2023-Jan-18
This is the closest I have found to the shape of my roll/crash bars. They were originally intended for a SuperGlide, so had to be modified to fit the Sprint. And were mounted both front and rear – so more mofifications was needed
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night For health and food, For love and friends
For everything Thy goodness sends. For flowers that bloom about our feet, For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet, For song of birds and hum of bees, For all things fair we hear or see Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
