Perfection and Men
Perfection and Men
Abraham lived obediently; God’s favor, right choices bought.
From Sodom, nephew, Lot, was brought; righteous ones sought were not.
Sodom and Gomorrah to death were laid; sinful ways delayed.
Abraham, and his family blessed lived God’s goodly ways.
Noah, a righteous man of God, heeded the Father’s will.
He built an ark of gopher wood; though mockery was shrill.
Everywhere the land was dry and there was no rain in sight.
Steadfastly, he and his sons worked with never ending might.
Job, a man of ancient days, he the devil did withstand.
And learned to live life perfectly blessed by God above men.
Satan came with dreadful days; stripped him of every song.
Job suffered all manner of ills; his faith in God stayed strong.
Perfection of a life ill trod may seem forever gone.
A harlot, once not stoned by man, sang, repented of wrong.
“Go and sin no more.” Christ said, as He helped her to her feet.
Hopefulness given directions, perfection her entreat.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God was the Savior of the world.
He sacrificed His will to God; His perfection unfurled.
Silently with no ill thoughts He received the plight for sin.
Bonds of death could not contain His eternal gift to men.
Amen
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
December 30, 2009
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