The Old Gospel

They tell us things are moving at such a rapid pace,

That the world's outgrown the Gospel of Christ's redeeming grace;

That anyone's old fashioned who believes the Bible true,

That the world has made such progress it needs a gospel new.

If we happen to be sinners, we're really not to blame,

In fact we just think we are sinning is what some people claim.

Most folks don't understand you when you say "be born again,"

For they're working for salvation, imitating Cain.

Control our lives with noble thoughts, be gentle, sweet and pure,

And because we do the best we can, God's mercy will be sure.

Speak of God's great love for us but of His wrath say naught,

Preach heaven all you care to, but hell must not be taught.

Of Jesus some speak kindly as the Man of Galilee,

But nothing of the Lamb of God, who died on Calvary's tree.

Say naught of His pierced hands and feet, naught of His wounded side,

Out of which the Father is forming the Saviour's precious bride.

And so they twist and try to change the word which Christ did say

Shall long endure the dying world and never pass away.

O, sinner, come and see thyself a lost and ruined soul,

And hear the words of Jesus Christ, "Thy faith hath made thee whole."

Away with the world's new theories and back to the blessed Book,

Let's go to the cross of Jesus and get a saving look.

And know as we see Him hanging in agony and pain,

It was for our transgressions the Son of God was slain.

We need no other gospel for none other will avail,

But against the Church of Jesus Christ, hell's gates shall not prevail.

Be safe in the Ark like Noah, and escape the judgment flood,

Anchor your faith to Jesus, get under His precious blood.

And we'll keep our gaze on heaven and watching unto prayer,

We'll wait for the Lord of glory and meet Him in the air.

And down through the endless ages when heaven and earth are new

We'll sing of the cross of Jesus and know that His words were true.

by John O'Hair