THE MINISTER
He's only a country parson Living the simple life,
Preaching the Holy Gospel,
Shedding the heavenly light,
Practicing what he preaches,
Going the second mile,
Giving to all of God's creatures,
Service that's really worthwhile.
His methods of action,
true Christian,
Kindliness gleams in his eye,
His laugh at a joke is quite hearty,
Only filth in a mind he'd pass by,
His friendship is true and loyal,
His life is as clean as can be,
His words and acts are straightforward And open for all men to see.
His love for his people is god‑like,
Solicitous toward them,
his care,
He'll help those who do not deserve it,
To do this he'll go anywhere,
Out on his labour he'll travel,
Be the weather foul or fair,
Just at the place where he's needed,
You'll find him ministering there.
The aged and sick where he visits Are better because he's been there,
Their burdens and crosses he carries,
A blessing he leaves for their care. He gives 'till he's hurt in the giving,
For the poor and the rich there's a smile,
He's a man among men,
this preacher,
Living a life that's worthwhile. back to top |