A new year

The old year is coming to an end And each of us should ponder, What have I done to help me reach That home prepared up yonder?

Would Christ be pleased with how I’ve lived? Would I receive His blessings? Have I been faithful to His word? Does my life show what I’ve been professing?

Each of us should quiz ourselves And give thought to spiritual things, Because life is swiftly passing by, As if borne on eagles’ wings.

We need to labor to build our faith By a study of God’s word, For that’s the only source of faith, Faith comes by the word that’s heard.

Jesus taught while here on earth ; Seek and you will find, Knock and it shall be opened, Bringing peace to a troubled mind.

He that has ears to hear, let him hear, Jesus spoke several times, Hearing His voice was not enough, He wanted willing hearts and minds!

So, looking forward to a new year, Let’s diligently study His word, And share the good news with all we meet, For many have never heard.

We can save a soul from death, And hide a multitude of sin By teaching of the Saviour’s love And the blood that will cleanse within.

They must be taught of things to do. They cannot just drift along, And expect the Lord to save them; That thinking is all wrong .

They must be taught the gospel, And obey it from the heart, To become a new creature And make a brand new start!

Believe the word, repent of sins, Confess Christ’s name before men, Be baptized into Jesus’ death; A new life to begin.

Then, study the word as a new-born babe. Grow in the knowledge of Him. Live a faithful life while here on earth, A crown of life to win!

He will never leave or forsake you, He’ll be with you to the end, And when earthly life is over, You will eternally be with Him!

D. Arbaugh

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