OK...Here we go again It happens all the time Some critic asks a question And I answer with a rhyme When folks ask if I'm a Christian Responding YES just guarantees Them asking which church I attend So I'm forced to make them see... That formal worship's not my thing I won't be classified But I'm sure who my Savior is And I know why He died! I always try to do my best To follow His example A lot of "churches" don't do that If what I've seen's a sample Born a Catholic, then I switched Seeking out religious fruit... But being a Baptist didn't last Seems my clothing didn't suit! And outside in the parking lot A lady asked, "Are you born again?" I told her "I was born ok the first time For God decided where and when!" And synagogue was hopeless Too many prayers to memorize While Holy Rollers play with snakes And that didn't seem really wise... Methodists, Presbyterians All these and many more... Thought about Jehovah's Witnesses But I hate to knock on doors! Islam, Episcopalians Buddists and Orthodox Greek Every religion thinks they alone Are fit to hear God speak... Just pick a random Sunday morning Flip on any tv station You'll find dozens of preachers ranting About hellfire and damnation Mormons and Moravians With traditions old and quaint.. I even ordered a Bible once From the Church of Latter Day Saints But in the end, I just decided To read the Good Book and to pray I love Jesus with all my heart And we talk every day He's given me the gift of rhymes That I scribble to spread His Word About who Christ is and what He did To anyone who hasn't heard! I always try my very best To walk the path He trod I share His love with all I meet And leave the judging up to God When I sin, I beg forgiveness And I believe with all my heart That Jesus is my Savior And that's where Salvation starts! As for those who do not get it Say I’m condemned if I don’t choose? I pray THEY find enlightenment They have much more than I to lose!! Dusty Richardson c 1982 |
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