THE OLD PATHS

THE OLD PATHS

I like the old paths

When Moms were at home
Dads were at work
Brothers went into the Army
Sisters got married BEFORE having Children!

Crime did not pay
Hard work did
And people knew the difference

Moms could cook
Dad's would work
Children did behave

Husbands were loving
Wives were supportive
Children were polite

Women wore the jewelry
Men wore the pants
Women looked like ladies
Men looked like gentlemen
And children looked decent

People told the truth
And hated a lie
They came to church to get IN
Not to get OUT

Hymns sounded Godly
Sermons sounded helpful
Rejoicing sounded normal
And crying sounded sincere

Cursing was wicked
Drinking was evil
And divorce was unthinkable

The flag was honored
America was beautiful
And God was welcome !!

We read the Bible in public
Prayed in school
And preached from house to house

To be called an American was worth dying for
To be called a Christian was worth living for
To be called a traitor was a shame !!

Sex was a personal word,
And abortion was an illegal word.

Off color jokes were only told among dirty men folk
Preachers preached because they had a message
Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY !!

Preachers preached from the Bible
Singers sang from the heart
And sinners turned to there Lord to be SAVED !!

A new birth meant a new life
Salvation meant a changed life
Following Christ led to eternal life

Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus
Being a sinner meant someone was praying for you !!

Laws were based on the Bible
Homes read the Bible
Churches taught the Bible
People quoted the Bible

Preachers were more interested in new converts
Then new clothes and cars
God was worshiped
Christ was exalted
And the Holy Spirit was respected

Church was where you found Christians on the Lord's
Day
Rather than in the garden,
On the creek bank
On the golf course
Or being entertained somewhere else.

I still like the old paths the best !


(The unknown Author is a retired American Minister who lives in Tennessee)