The Value of Church History
God is the architect of the church's history
take a look at scripture testaments old and new
Psalm 78 reminds us to not forget Gods works
1 Corinthians tells about Israel's failures, not a few
Church history is for our encouragement
telling of God's heroes of faith in time
showing how the Lord blessed each one
He can bless us to walk truly in line
There are many lessons to learn as well
the church's mistakes need not repeat
for what is not remembered in the past
is prone to repeat sadly in every street
Reading church history helps keep eyes open
especially in this age being spiritually dark
to read only modern books weakens our guard
more profitable reading ages past to hold our mark
Church history makes us true realists
seeing heroes of the past had feet of clay
for every age, the church is full of sinners
so persevere in the truth till the eternal day
So read a healthy diet from Pentecost
right through all the ages to now
use your knowledge of all that's past
to serve God better in the present plough
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2018
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