Long before the age of man Had yet to even come Outside the gates of Heaven A battle fierce was first begun God the Father ruled on high Save for the angels, all alone When the one they knew as Lucifer Began to covet the Master's throne Greed sprang up within his heart It's poison filled his mind... Causing him to hate the Lord Leaving loyalty far behind He started to speak of many things That until then were never heard He ranted on against the Father And openly defied His word! The other angels stood in shock At this bold and deadly vice There had never been dissension In that Heavenly paradise... Then the angel they called Gabriel Who stood both proud and strong Stepped forward to face the evil one, Saying "Repent, for you are wrong! God the Father loves us all We were created in His Name For the envy dwelling in your heart You should be filled with shame!" But Lucifer was consumed with hate For this blessed, righteous one He said, "Let's settle this here and now For by nightfall, I'll have won!" And so the battle thus began By Heaven's golden door And as the dusk commenced to fall Good pinned evil to the floor.... Then a deep voice came from everywhere Saying, "I rule from here above All I ask of My creations Is their honor, respect and love For I am God the Father I love those who do believe But Lucifer all that you have done Is envy and deceive.." |
Then thunder rolled and lightning flashed As God said, "Gabriel...cast him out! And with him any others In whose minds he's planted doubt!" Gabriel did as God commanded And when Lucifer was forced outside The angel said, "Beg His mercy... And He may yet forgive your pride!" But the devil laughed at Gabriel Saying, "Never fear, my friend... What we started must be finished And we will meet again!" So the evil one would not be swayed From his awful, jealous path He shook his fist against the Lord And again incurred His wrath... "Begone you Satan, from My gate Don't cringe at Heaven's door... I hereby banish you from paradise You'll rule in Hell forevermore..." Then Lucifer swore an angry vow And took himself away "Someday I will know revenge And have the final say!" So Paradise was divided On that day now lost in time Though some I'm sure will disagree With the details of this rhyme... But we of the present have a choice And a decision to make as well... Do we proudly stand with Gabriel? Or follow Lucifer into Hell? Dusty Richardson c 2000 |
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