One thing grieves me beyond measure,
That so few will enter heaven,
Oh, just where should I begin,
There’s so many people dying,
The Son of God they are denying,
Leaving earth, bound fast to sin.
Everywhere, in every nation,
Men live in retaliation,
From across all walks of life,
Few are those who gain salvation
Most are striding to perdition.
Oh, what are the reasons why?
It’s not hard to see the answer
Man is full of hate and envy,
In a life that denies God,
Indulging their inner vices,
Just as if they didn’t cognize,
Heavens road is oh so small.
Pride and self-glorification,
Boasting and self-adoration,
Greed takes over more and more,
As the self fights for attention
Do we even want redemption?
Is that the way the heavens door?
Throwing banquets, eating, drinking,
Playing, dancing, fleshly thinking,
Living in the moment bold,
Can that be the path to heaven,
Then it’ll be to slight the faithful,
Surely this will not work so.
People make no qualms of lying,
What’s more commonplace than cheating,
Just as if it were okay,
He who does right, he is losing,
Dishonesty ends up winning,
Greed and money pave the way.
Oh how common cussing, swearing,
Blaspheming God in heaven,
Don't the children know that well?
‘Tis no wonder, that corruption,
Young and old die in destruction,
Heading down the path of Hell.
Stealing honour from another,
Spiting, envy, and dishonour,
Isn’t that now common place?
Finger pointing, accusations,
Repeating false allegations,
More and more, that is the case.
What do we hold more important,
Than exerting every effort
Gathering material goods.
Gold and silver, rare held treasures,
Harm our spirit without measure
Loved and sought out by the world.
Those who take others possessions,
Will in fear and pain be sweating
Eternal in the fires of hell.
Even though so many know this,
Stand accused before their conscience,
Yet they do not seem to care.
Who seeks virtue, wisdom, morals?
Look how far the youth has fallen,
Where is trust, humility?
Those who seek to follow Jesus,
Mocked, ridiculed, and mistreated,
Persecuted constantly.
My child, turn and follow Jesus,
Look at what he taught and showed us,
What his deeds and actions were.
He, the truth, way, life, forever,
Follow him, you’ll make no error,
That’s the best advice for you.
Brotherly love is fundamental,
Without it we’re barred from heaven,
Love God with your heart and soul.
If we show love to another
We will never grieve our brother,
We will also not grieve God.
Keeping reins upon our passions,
Curbing evil wants and habits,
If we seek eternal life.
Those who seek a life of pleasure,
Will not find a place in heaven,
Stand in judgement when they die.
Poverty and will to suffer,
Bravely facing persecution,
That's food for the chosen few,
Praising God, strong hearts so faithful,
Suffer willing all that’s painful,
Blessed who learns this virtue.
Do you want to follow Jesus,
Oh, so live a life that’s righteous,
Seek out the minority,
Once this poor, short life is over
God will give you one eternal,
Greet you into royalty.
So my friend, so let it happen,
Come what may, I will be ready,
As God wants, so it will be.
Lord, please be my guide and shepherd,
In my thoughts, my words and actions,
And through your love, grant me mercy.
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