Laodicea

The church in Laodicea
You seem to have no idea
The Amen, faithful, true Witness
Creation's Beginning says this
Your deeds are neither cold nor hot
I'll spit you out right on the spot

You say, I'm rich, wealthy, something
You say you have need of nothing
You don't know you're poor and wretched
You're miserable, blind and naked
Buy from Me gold refined by fire
And become rich as you desire

And buy white garments to put on
So that your nakedness is gone
And eye salve to anoint your eyes
So that your seeing can arise
With love, I rebuke and chasten
Be zealous, repent and hasten

Behold, I'm at the door and knock
If one hears Me, open, unlock
I'll come in and we'll dine as one
And say to him who'll overcome
He may sit on My throne with Me
To the churches, Hear this decree

Revelation 3:14-22

The Wretched Farm

The farm, the farm, the wretched farm
It's done the clan a lot of harm
It drove the family away
For generations could not stay

The siblings felt like second class
The farm came first and they came last
Incorporation was ignored
And equal shares were not explored

It's much easier to forgive
When somewhere else we choose to live
Constant reminders are not there
And we can heal from the despair

And so we leave just to forget
With sadness and the clan upset
Start a new life in a new place
Forgive, forget, move on, seek grace

O China

O China why do you persecute
O why oppress Christians like a brute
Don't you know how much they can bless you
"Love your neighbor" means love country too

China knew God from antiquity
The ancient Chinese called Him Shangdi
It's really China's oldest belief
Jesus will bring China relief

Jesus' Commands

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
Is one of the first things that Jesus did command
Let your light shine, so people may see your good deeds

To see God in us is what the world really needs

Bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you

Give, pray and fast in secret. That's what you should do
Seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness

Ignoring Jesus is why we're in such a mess

Judge not lest you be judged; see the log in your eye

Don't cast your pearls to those who would tread where they lie

Do judge the fruits of false prophets in sheep's clothing

Come to me for rest; I will be your sabbathing

Magi

In Bethlehem Jesus was born
While Herod ruled, a man to scorn
Magi came and asked, Where is he

Born King of Jews in this country

We saw his star, this is no whim

And we have come to worship him

Herod was troubled at this news

He thought he was king of the Jews

He gathered the chief priests and scribes

All descendants from Israel's tribes

Messiah is to be born where?

Prophecy states Bethlehem, there

Yes, Bethlehem, the House of Bread

That's the place, just like Micah said

You're not the least town in the land
From you Israel's shepherd will stand
While Herod plotted evil there
The Magi brought gifts for his care

Matthew 2