'
BUT......
I
BELIEVE IN GOD '
A
man was on his death bed
With
little time to spare
The
Preacher came to visit for
Salvation
to him share.
"
But....... I believe in God "
Was
the dying man's proclaim
The
Preacher listened quietly
This
man of God ordained.
"
Yes I believe in God, you see
This
always has been true...
I
do believe that He exists
What
more then can I do ? "
"
And furthermore, I do believe
In
Heaven and in Hell
So
tell me Preacher, tell me now
What
more is there to tell ? "
"
To many charities I gave
I've
helped those so in need
I
sat in church each passing week
And
never lived in greed. "
"
I've recited prayers from a Book
Yes
I memorized each one....
A
better man you will not find -
I
know God sent ' a Son ' "
Then
Preacher looked so tenderly
Into
his searching face
Said
" Friend I've got a story 'bout
The
One who took your place. "
"
Now satan, he believes in God
And
trembles at the thought....
He'd
like for you to bypass Christ
-
Never hear Salvation taught. "
"
You see, Salvation is a GIFT
And
Jesus Paid the Price
God
said the only way to Him
Is
through His Son called Christ. "
"
It's not enough for you to say
You
'believe there's a God', my friend
There's
a PERSONAL Relationship
With
JESUS to wash your sin. "
"
And if you were to ask the beast
Who
walks in darkness now
'
Is it true that you believe in
God ? '
He'd
answer, 'Yes, and how ! "
"
But friend, that ne'er will be enough
To
just acknowlege Him....
God
sent his Son to die for man
None
other can wash your sin. "
With
tearful eyes the dying man
Asked
" What more must I give ? "
Then
the Preacher looked at him and said......
"
Trust in Jesus Christ and live ! "
"
You may not live upon this earth
But
you'll gain Eternal love
If
you REPENT of all your sins
You
shall live in Heaven above ! "
"
If you confess to Jesus Christ
That
you're a sinner Lost
And
Believe inside your very heart
That
He died to Pay the Cost...."
Then
the dying man, he closed his eyes
And
prayed to the Lord......
'
Dear Jesus please forgive me now
I
can't do it on MY OWN accord.......'
'
Please Jesus, hear my prayer now
I
come but as a child......
I'm
sorry for my sins dear Lord
Jesus
make my heart reconciled......'
'
I've heard the Truth and now I
know
That
I cannot climb my way......
I
invite You now into my heart
Please
Save me Jesus today ! '
Again
the man, he closed his eyes
Then
quickly left this earth
The
dying man won't be in Hell......
He
called on CHRIST for his Re-Birth !
Author/Poem written
by:
Tammy Boatman-Young
2003
