Good Riddance Old Year'

Oh, what a year this past year has been' I hope we don't see one like it again. First a tsunami in the Far East; Thousands killed-to say the least. Mudslides and earthquakes in diverse places, We found out how fragile the human race is. Next came the hurricane season, When our own southland was battered beyond reason. More hurricanes than ever recorded this year, Filling multitudes with terror and fear' Katrina and Rita destroyed the most. Why, there's still much destruction along the Gulf coast. American refugees dispersed 'cross this great land. Adequate relief help had not been planned. But our people responded and the help finally arrived, 'Though many were rescued more dead than alive. Lost cities, businesses, families and homes, The impact will be felt for years to come. Flooding even occurred in our tiny state- Roads and bridges destroyed, and fields became lakes. This whole earth is crying out for redemption, But multitudes still are not paying attention. Yet none of this caught God unaware, Even though many folks thinks He doesn't care. Now a new year looms before us, And God's still on our side- yes, He is for us' Someday soon we'll hear a trumpet blast, And we'll be free of trouble at last. In God's perfect timing, all will be fixed. Perhaps this will happen in two-thousand-and six' Happy New Year" Arthur Ball(H.S.L.P.) January 1. 2006