Wednesday, June 19, 2019

THE SOUL SET FREE!

As I knelt before His presence
Wrapped in garments stained by sin
I could not look up to heaven
For the shame revealed within.

Then the Lamb of God Incarnate
Stood in robes of dazzling white
As His holy justice vanquished
Every pretense from His sight.

Tears of anguish broke upon me
Waves of guilt exposed my soul
As repentance ceased my wanderings
I became as white as snow.

Then His words of love came flowing
From above the Mercy Seat
Where the nail prints of His justice
Offered grace for my defeat.

Shouts of praise began to fill me
Freedom's song began to flow
As the honor and the glory
Rose to Christ who loved me so.
Ben Pent

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

A NATION'S SHAME

The winds of change are moving in
Like oozing spills of toxic waste
Our virgin shores destroy its prey
Polluting lands where children play.

The courts have now become like gods
Whose laws no longer stand for truth
Where innocence is bathed in shame
And those who murder feel no blame.

The bitter cries of those unborn
Are ripped apart and left to die
And then we wonder what is wrong
Our Nation is no longer strong?

Just look around both far and near
Our streets are full of drugs and fear
With guns in school with sex and crime
And no one lives with peace of mind?

The prophet sounds a red alert
That judgment lies within our gates!
But hardened hearts respond in scorn
Still looking for Utopian's morn.

So weep and wail the time has come
God’s Bowls of wrath are soon to flow
But only those who fear His name
Will find escape from judgment’s blame.
Ben Pent

Monday, June 10, 2019

HE'LL CARRY YOU

Today you walk life's path alone
And sorrow tempts your heart to fear
Your shattered dreams drive faith from sight
While in the dark you seek for light.

God feels your pain! He sees your tears!
It is the cross He chose for you
He'll help you bear the strain and stress
While passing through this wilderness.

He is the Rock on which to stand
His Word, the Light that marks the way
His promised peace will rule your heart
As faithfully you do your part.

So ask Him now to light your path
Your night will yield a brighter day
He'll carry you with gentle hand
As you fulfill His perfect plan.
Ben Pent