As a man was dying, his thoughts went back.
Will I leave a good mark, that none can attack?
I forsook all, on the alter I went
Keeping nothing back, not even a cent.
I wanted to do, all that was right.
I sometimes prayed, all through the night.
It was easy? I cannot say.
But rather a battle, I fought everyday.
Few understood why I lived this way.
Giving up everything was foolish they’d say.
They couldn’t have seen the peace inside.
A peace that I thought, no one could hide.
A life on the run, was not my desire.
But they wanted my body, to put in the fire.
From cave to cave, I would call home
Knowing one day, I’d never more roam.
As I look back, I wouldn’t change a thing.
It has been a great honor serving my king.
But I must go now, the smoke is too thick.
My body to ashes, as the flames lick.
There is one thing, I need to ask.
Will I die in vain, or will you take up the task?
Jesus is looking for A people today
That will stand the test, and not go astray.
Giving our life is part of the cost.
Will you make that decision, before time is lost?
The church is struggling, the world has come in.
They killed our Jesus, and love their sin.
Let’s not give in, there’s too much at stake.
But rather let’s fight! There’s a kingdom to take!
–Barry Grant
