RICHES

RICHES!

Riches without SORROW – only God can give

For the rich man in his greed thinks he'll outlive

The poor, the meek, the beggar in the street

Because he trusts his riches against God to compete!

Riches without FEAR – only God can give

For the rich man in his arrogance thinks he has no need

For child-like faith, or Almighty God in his life

Since with his money he purchases the bodyguards he feeds!

Riches without GUILT – only God can give

For the rich man in his great pride believes

His money entitles him to achieve

Whatever, and whoever, his lusts can conceive to receive!

Ah, rich man, now poor man – if only you knew

The God of Creation is always watching you

To see if your riches will to His Glory attend

Or give you the things that'll cause you into hell to descend!

Repent ye, this day, and to the Lord give your praise

Don't worship the things that fade and rust away

Be kind to the unfortunate, the downtrodden, the weak

And at the first resurrection, up to Heaven, you'll be raised! **BJC**