Waiting For the Perfect World
A perfect world once existed for Adam and Eve
Until rebellious words of a snake managed to deceive.
As their offspring, we inherited the flaw of their sin.
No perfection found today. Look at the mess we're in.
But there has been a promise, one the Shepherd will keep
to those who abide His commandments, He calls His sheep.
In His intended perfect world there will be nothing to fear,
No crime, deceit, or worry, and no need to shed a tear.
Cleansed will be the Earth, renewed with verdant vitality.
All will be righteous, upholding a pure sense of morality
Each husband and wife will cling only to their mate.
There would be no anger cast and no reason for hate.
No blind or deaf, no illness to treat or diseases to claim.
No one will point a finger and say, "You're to blame!"
Loving neighbors wear smiles and laughter will be heard
There'll be no telling of lies and no bitter slanderous words.
Side by side we will live with animals in perfect harmony
and we might be able to hear angel voices in rhapsody.
Dead loved ones will be resurrected; death will be no more.
My faith is that all the prophecies will come true, I'm sure.
And in that perfect world life will once again be Eden's Garden,
A paradise due to Jesus' sacrifice, and by God's merciful pardon.
With no evil in the world, is such peace hard to comprehend?
Have faith in God's Word, and keep enduring until the end.
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February 11, 2016...Perfect World Contest by Catie
Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2016
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