Vain Foundations
What of those who want their names
Remembered in the pages of history?
To secure such extension of life
They create an enduring “foundation”
Bearing a name for all to hear
Rather than one for God
Whom all are called to fear.
O pitiful resort to vain pride
Unable the coming death to abide.
For what name ought we to seek and render fame?
None but His Who our souls did claim!
Whose glory do we unfurl?
Whose is the name we secure
For the world to honor and remember?
None but the One who got it all done
And wrapped up the deal with the Law,
A penalty paid for the souls of all.
There is no other name to remember
Or think of from January to December.
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit will do;
No other god will get you through.
The Spirit leads us to the great Mediator
Who was sent to us by our holy Creator.
So back off from self-glorification;
Has all the value of a defecation!
Get on with Godly celebration
Of Him Who saved the nation
And even all the world
When wrath on sin He unfurled.
There is a heaven and a hell;
Those of the latter fare not well.
Have done with lesser things!
Need to get those heavenly wings.
Got your name on heaven’s roll call?
If not, you ain’t gonna have a ball;
You’ll be dancin’ with the Devil, that’s all.
Not much of a life for all your strife;
Do what’s best for you and your wife!
On no proud man have pity;
Advance the Gospel in every city.
For your children by your life
Be a witness to all you meet:
In your home or in the street,
Pass the Message into every heart;
Make your own family the start.
1325 an 19 July, 2022 and 2015 on 21 July, 2022
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