Note: A friend of mine wrote this poem. My understanding is that one of the stanzas contains lyrics from a Christian song, but that the rest is his own work. Great message, so I wanted to share it with everyone.
Shadowed hollow, darkened stream
It all seems a dreadful dream
But I do not awaken, it turns out to be real
Just out of reach but not to far to feel
In sadness and darkness our dying world lies
We sit beside sadness, amongst many cries
Of hatred and sorrow, of pain and despair
But our once perfect people do not even care
So Christians among you,
Rise up and begin
Your work many people
Strong effort can win
For the world is of darkness
Our past of sin
God urges us now
Our work to begin
Do not work for glory
Do not work for gold
Work to save lost souls
Who need to be told
About our God’s love
For all, young and old
