Been there

[irishman]

Been there


I?ve been down the road of evil,
And past the gates of hell;
I?ve laughed at ?laudy? goodness
As my woeful heart will tell;
I?ve tickled every fancy,
And chased the elusive dream;
I?ve licked the bottom of the barrel,
And lapped the delicate cream.

I?ve fought many battles,
I?ve known the enemies? fears;
I?ve laughed the laugh of victory,
And cried with bitter tears:
I?ve been up and down the road of life,
I?ve sparked many schemes;
I?ve ?been there? and back again,
And heard life?s woeful screams.

I?ve played with sin on every hand,
Amid the sorrows and the cries;
Followed the winsome ways of man,
And lifted up these wretched eyes;
And looked to Jesus, that Blessed Hope,
Now that weary life has changed,
?Twas He that taught my heart to cope,
My thoughts, my dreams, He re-arranged.

In all I?ve done and all I?ve and seen,
With great rejoicing I can say,
My life is purged, I?ve been made clean,
Now I live to serve another day;
With a heart that?s helpless on its own,
And with a joyful heart of love;
I?ve been strengthened these years I?ve grown,
?Cause I?ve looked to the Lord above.

[1Timothy115]

It tells a story so many of us have walked and can share and identify with. It makes the following verse come to mind.

Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

[churchmouse7]

Powerful...thanks for sharing.