The Gospel

THE GOSPEL I lifted my eyes to behold – To carefully examine the argument But, how can I see? The towering walls of unbelief; Veiling my curious vision To the delight of the stony heart - Arrows of wise words, vehemently it resists Is it just one of those things that happen to man? I tried to think, but could not Really, how can these things be? Is there no alternative - a way to go about it? … It’s got to be with a flash of lightning How, the indomitable power, I realized Residentially inherent in the mystery: The ancient merciful act of God Yes, only this could change a man! And then I saw the diabolic seal Plastered on the hearts of souls Tenaciously avoiding deliverance And stubbornly averting salvation The procrastination, hesitation and indecision: The depravity of man That flings to hell My heart could not help tearing apart I sore cried For I was once in there Filled to the brim With self-conceit and worldly wisdom Oh no! Something has got to happen And it takes a mourning heart For a soul, to wait Ah, the junction where time meets revelation Can you, the news believe O hapless soul! Great love of the most high: Offering salvation to man; Showing the way to live; Preparing him for eternity; Expelling her from the world, and Living the lifestyle of the master - It has to be so, now and hereafter