Poetry

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I charge you in front of the Lord,
Who will judge the living and dead;
Be appearing in one accord,
And to be spiritually fed.

Spiritually fed through the Word,
Preach and ready for the season;
Complete patience in what is heard,
Longsuffering as the reason.

The time will come not to endure,
The sound teaching of the doctrine;
Lifestyles are becoming impure,
Because of lack of discipline.

The people having itching ears,
Listening to what suits their lust;
Attitudes changed over the years,
Causing a chaotic distrust.

The truth wanders off into lies,
While they have wandered away;
Reality they close their eyes,
Allows someone to go astray.

So always be sober-minded,
Bear suffering and affliction;
Never in becoming blinded,
That would cause a contradiction.

For I am already poured out,
Time of departure is at hand;
By the people who have much doubt,
In the Lord and where He does stand.

I already fought the good fight,
Kept my faith to finish the race;
As I keep walking in His light,
With all the blessings from His grace.

There is a crown of righteousness,
By which God for righteous justice;
Condemning all adulterousness,
Convicting immoral practice.

Copyright ©2022 Richard Newton Sherrer

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