WHY GOD IS SILENT

I heard God’s voice so clear at first

His Word spoke deeply to my heart

I knew just what to do right then

It was His presence from the start.

Then other voices soon were heard

That made me turn my mind to see

If this was now the only choice

That God intended just for me.

So when my thoughts led me astray

Confusion followed me around

The voice that once was loud and clear

Became a hallow, empty sound.

As I was wandering in the night

My troubled soul was griped by fear

Until confession brought me back

To where His leading became clear.

Now when I hear the Shepherd’s voice

I follow closely by His side

Assured that when He speaks again

I know He'll be my faithful Guide.

--B. Pent.

THE CALVARY ROAD

I've walked life's road for many years

At times I've faced some bitter tears
I've seen the good which made me glad
I've known the wrong which made me sad
Yet when I weighed each gain or loss
I sensed the conflict of the Cross.

Just why should love and grace appear
When man rejects God's offer here?
The Law revealed the Judge's claim

All men are slaves and bound by shame
When Jesus showed His nail pierced hand

The Cross revealed salvation's plan.

The Serpent's lie to be a “god”

Enslaved all men upon earth's sod

Yet God ordained sin's price be paid

Upon His Son our sins were laid

This Calvary Road will always be

The only place to be set free.
--B. Pent