Generation follows generation – yet it lives.
Nations rise and fall – yet it lives.
Kings, dictators, rulers come and go – yet it lives.
Torn, condemned, burned – yet it lives.
Hated, despised, cursed – yet it lives.
Doubted, suspected, criticized – yet it lives.
Damned by atheists – yet it lives.
Scoffed at by scorners – yet it lives.
Exaggerated by fanatics – yet it lives.
Misconstrued and misstated – yet it lives.
Ranted and raved about – yet it lives.
Its inspiration denied – yet it lives.
Yet it lives – as a lamp to our feet.
Yet it lives – as a light to our paths.
Yet it lives – as the gate to Heaven.
Yet it lives – as a standard for childhood.
Yet it lives – as a guide for youth.
Yet it lives – as an inspiration for the matured.
Yet it lives – as a comfort for the aged.
Yet it lives – as food for the hungry.
Yet it lives – as water for the thirsty.
Yet it lives – as rest for the weary.
Yet it lives – as light for the heathen.
Yet it lives – as salvation for the sinner.
Yet it lives – as grace for the believer.
[O. Woods]
Isaiah 40:8 … The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. ♥
