Live or Die Politics

Don't live or die for a leader Live or die for a good cause Don't be mislead by fervor That instigates the applause A just world for everyone Is the politics for me Where people are all valued Not by race or by some creed Don't follow someone blindly who preaches supremacy. There is no "us" versus "them" We're part of humanity Follow leaders who want peace not demanding sacrifice of your freedom, home, and life who themselves won't pay the price Follow those who lead the way At the front of every crowd who instill in every heart a good reason to be proud A leader who wants what's best at home and for those abroad A leader who understands That we're all children of God Leading is never easy By example one must show What it means to be noble, heroic in face of foe Be careful who you follow, for that reveals who you are A leader's only human Don't make him into a star He has his flaws and foibles Nobody is above blame Unless you think he's like God, at some point he'll bring you shame My advice is so simple Follow One who's best of all, For His name is Jesus Christ With him you will never fall He led by His example A servant, though a true King He saw no class or gender A new kingdom he will bring He never disappoints me My Leader, Savior, and Guide Political agenda? To always be by my side I pledge my heart's allegiance To the One who died for me I'll follow my great leader Now and through eternity. Eileen Manassian