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Think Before You Weep
If your arteries have hardened
And arthritis slows your gait,
If your tired blood is stubborn,
Not inclined to circulate;
If your dancing days are over
And you cannot do the twist,
If your time is spent in brooding
O'er the many things you've missed.
If you're constantly complaining
On your rocker or your couch;
If you're ornery and cranky
And becoming quite a grouch;
Well, if this is your condition
And you get no sympathy,
Then it's time you started trying
A new kind of therapy.
Though you have your share of trouble,
Think of others with more pain,
Like the fellow in his wheelchair,
Who will never walk again.
Take time to write a letter.
And while pen is in your palm,
Thank the good lord up above you,
For the use of that right arm.
Try relaxing in the sunshine,
Note each flower, bird and tree,
Then appreciate your eyesight;
There are many who can't see.
When you tune in television
And each sound is loud and clear,
Just think of those who'd give a lot,
If only they could hear.
Yes, I've practiced what I'm preaching,
And I've learned there's joy to reap;
If you stop and count your blessings
And just "think before you weep".
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the Gospel. "How shall they call on him whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14).
Believe. "And without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him" (Hebrews 11:6).
Repent of past sins. "The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent" (Acts 17:30).
Confess Jesus as Lord. "Behold here is water; What doth hinder me to be baptized ? And Philip said, if thou believeth with all thy heart thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 8:36-37).
Be baptized for the remission of sins. "And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
Live a Christian life. "Ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
Want to learn more?
http://church-of-christ.org/churches/
Visit that site,
click the area in which you reside,
find a church and pay a visit.
You'll be glad you did!
If your arteries have hardened
And arthritis slows your gait,
If your tired blood is stubborn,
Not inclined to circulate;
If your dancing days are over
And you cannot do the twist,
If your time is spent in brooding
O'er the many things you've missed.
If you're constantly complaining
On your rocker or your couch;
If you're ornery and cranky
And becoming quite a grouch;
Well, if this is your condition
And you get no sympathy,
Then it's time you started trying
A new kind of therapy.
Though you have your share of trouble,
Think of others with more pain,
Like the fellow in his wheelchair,
Who will never walk again.
Take time to write a letter.
And while pen is in your palm,
Thank the good lord up above you,
For the use of that right arm.
Try relaxing in the sunshine,
Note each flower, bird and tree,
Then appreciate your eyesight;
There are many who can't see.
When you tune in television
And each sound is loud and clear,
Just think of those who'd give a lot,
If only they could hear.
Yes, I've practiced what I'm preaching,
And I've learned there's joy to reap;
If you stop and count your blessings
And just "think before you weep".
Hear the Gospel. "How shall they call on him whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14).
Believe. "And without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him" (Hebrews 11:6).
Repent of past sins. "The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent" (Acts 17:30).
Confess Jesus as Lord. "Behold here is water; What doth hinder me to be baptized ? And Philip said, if thou believeth with all thy heart thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 8:36-37).
Be baptized for the remission of sins. "And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
Live a Christian life. "Ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
Want to learn more?
http://church-of-christ.org/churches/
Visit that site,
click the area in which you reside,
find a church and pay a visit.
You'll be glad you did!
