Advantage of the Aged

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree… They shall still bring forth fruit in old age… To show that the LORD is upright: He is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him” (Psalm 92:12-15).  “In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death” (Proverbs 12:28).   “Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men… And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:29-42). 

We see a strong advantage gained

By those who live by Scripture’s page. 

We see their blessings God ordained: 

They still bear fruit in their old age. 

They show that God has been their Rock

And He is upright in His ways. 

They glorify Him in their walk

And magnify Him with their praise. 

They found the path of righteousness

By walking hand in hand with God.

He is the Shepherd they confess,

Who led them by His staff and rod. 

They often felt their Lord’s correction,

Yet found His peace amid the strife.  

By His reproof, He gave direction

To give Him glory in their life. 

As Peter with the others said,

To God we give obedience

And not to mortal man instead;

This was their bedrock confidence! 

Their Gospel then would not be hidden,

For they confirmed they would not cease

To preach the Word by men forbidden

That offered souls our Savior’s peace. 

The great advantage, Lord, is clear

In those whose days You will extend: 

It’s found as old age draws us near

To You at last, our dearest Friend.