This Local Church

We enter in with one accord;

Reverent hearts before the Lord.

The law of love, without discord;

The church where Scripture is explored.

 

We plead your Spirit to convey;

Conviction, pow’r, without delay.

The Master Potter- we the clay;

Mould and make us in your way.

 

We sing the faithful hymns of old;

Your name and glory we uphold.

Rejoice in prophecies foretold;

Blessings seen a hundredfold.

 

We bow in holy prayer and say,

“As wand’ring sheep we go astray,

Forgive us, lead us, through this day,

Empower us within the fray.”

 

We fellowship with kindred souls-

More vital than the casseroles.

The tea and coffee, scones and scrolls,

Cannot replace united coals.

 

We hug and kiss with love sincere;

Encouraging in godly fear.

Our hearts entwined in love so dear;

To all the world our faith is clear.

 

We marshal thoughts and concentrate;

As preacher, truths disseminate.

Our souls, the Scriptures penetrate;

Revival comes, we celebrate.

 

We are a called-out family;

Though sinful wretches formerly.

God grace applied so lavishly;

And all because of Calvary.

 

We clung in pride to sin’s wide perch;

All hope was lost, left in the lurch.

The blood of Christ has washed the smirch;

And called us to this local church.

 

~ By Daniel Kriss, 26th May, 2018

(Written for Mt. Cathedral Community Baptist Church)


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