Finishing Well
Some men's ships stall upon the sea for lack of sails
For far too many times, I have seen great men derailed
For far too long, I have heard the sound of David's lament
O, how the mighty has fallen among the good and the decent
It's such a loss of beauty and purity that you nor I could prevent
At what point they saw it coming, only God can tell
But surely at some point, could they the enemy smell?
Had I known, as a loving friend, I surely would have yelled
"A way of escape", the Bible tells, perhaps like a ringing bell,
Or some other device to help us succeed where others have failed
May God's grace for you and for me, much avail
May we seek to be ever faithful and much compelled
May we pray continually for our leaders, and others as well
So much is at stake; so much is gained if we dare to finish well
Posted72915.Entry21320PSpCtest,Strand Select O, Brian Strand3P
Copyright © Curtis Johnson | Year Posted 2015
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