Friday, June 27, 2008

Time for Tending

"I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies. It is time for Thee, Lord to work: for they have made void Thy law" (Psalm 119:125,126). "Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.... Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not forever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?" (Proverbs 27:1,23).

The time has surely come to stand
Against the rising evil tide
Of those who foolishly demand
That we must set God's Word aside.

More than ever now, it seems,
It is time to raise our voice.
While the mocker thus blasphemes,
Our silence is a sinful choice.

This is not a time to boast,
Of all the plans tomorrow holds.
Today be faithful at your post!
Today be true to tend His folds!

Be diligent to tend the flocks
That God has given you today.
As opportunity now knocks,
Do not let it drift away.

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