Members KJV1611 Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 For those of you who have never seen this before, I thought it would be fun to share. Please keep the answer to yourself if you know it, so that others can take some time to think it over. If you know the answer, just type. "Got it" as a response to the thread. After a day or so has went by I'll share the answer with everyone who hasn't figured it out by then. This riddle was written by a lady in California in response to an offer from a gentleman in Philadelphia, that he would pay anyone $1,000 who could write a puzzle he could not solve. He failed to solve it and paid the money. Adam, God made out of dust, But thought it best to make me first, So I was made before now, To answer God's most holy plan, A living being I became, And Adam gave to me my name, I from his presence then withdrew, And more of Adam I never knew. I did my Maker's law obey, Nor never went from it astray, Thousands of miles I go in fear, But seldom on earth appear, For purpose wise which God did see, He put a living soul in me, A soul from me God did claim, And took from me the soul had fled, I was the same as when first made, And without hands or feet or soul, I travel on from pole to pole, I labor hard by day, by night, To fallen man I give great light, Thousands of people, young and old, Will by my death great light behold, No right or wrong can I conceive, The Scripture I cannot believe Although my name therein is found, They are to me an empty sound, No fear of death doth trouble me, Real happiness I'll never see, To Heaven I shall never go, or to Hell below. Now when these lines you slowly read Go search your Bible with all speed, For that my name is written there, I do honestly to you declare, "The answer is ONE word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators HappyChristian Posted November 17, 2011 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2011 Well, I've heard that one before, so I won't answer yet.... I'll give someone else a chance to figure it out. KJV1611 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Linda and I both know the answer. To some, this riddle may look bleak But a five letter word is what you seek. KJV1611 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2Tim215 Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Think I have it. Coupla lines that throw me off. When you give the answer I'd like to see a breakdown line by line. Excellent riddle. KJV1611 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Which lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invicta Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Satan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Not satan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KJV1611 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'll give everyone who hasn't figured it out already a little more time. I know when I'm given a riddle it haunts me until I figure it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 It is a good riddle. There are a couple lines in it that give it away if one think about it for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 If one focuses on two particular lines for a bit, the rest should be a refreshing swim... I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilchbla Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Got it! I think. "Call me Ishmael." Edited November 18, 2011 by Wilchbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 LOL, Ishmael. Aye Aye Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryNumbers Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm going to go fishing, maybe when I get back you will have it solved. I'm only going to fish for a very large fish so i will not be using a regular rod & reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I always loved night fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryNumbers Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Especially catching the big one! Of course I must be careful, for I don't want to spend any time in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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