Against The Tide Poem by Denis Martindale

By faith, the saints must overcome, as there's no other way,
As there's no future staying glum, that's why we kneel and pray,
That's why the Lord still oversees what Mankind must decide,
To stop the storm and grant us peace, to act against the tide.

By faith, the saints observe the times, as watchmen night and day,
And how the poets write their rhymes, in search of what to say,
That's why the Lord still shares such gifts that faith may still abide,
To stop the strife, His blessing lifts, to act against the tide.

By faith, the saints, both rich and poor, continue, come what may,
As long as there's an open door, to preach to those that stray,
That's why the Lord still sends us signs, beyond Christ crucified,
To stir the strength in hearts and minds, to act against the tide.

By faith, the saints must count the cost, to serve, trust and obey,
Put on God's armour, save the lost, salvation to portray,
That's why the Lord extends His love to all He calls His bride,
To strive to stand, with grace enough, to act against the tide.

For what is Man without the Lord? No blessings from on high,
No chance to truly be assured, just asking questions why,
To calculate, evaluate, to measure and assess,
Yet lacking faith there's nothing great that grants Man happiness.

Just moments here and moments there, a life without rewards,
Instead of what God has to share, through Christ, the Lord of Lords,
The King of Kings through Calvary, the Saviour of us all,
The author of eternity and every miracle.

The pity is, not all believe, so judgements still remain,
Beyond this life, when loved ones grieve, for those not born again,
That's why the Gospel shares God's Word and faith that grants us hope,
Beyond each sorrow that's occurred to Man across the globe.

The Scriptures wait each reader's gaze before they take effect,
Before the final end of days, such that we can reflect,
On prophecies that came to pass, on miracles divine,
His saints whose faith has proved first-class, as if an extra sign.

So why dismiss such evidence as if the wisest choice?
Man strays until he comprehends and hears God's inner voice.
The Holy Spirit strives with Man, until that final breath!
Who is the Saviour in God's plan? Jesus of Nazareth!


Denis Martindale. November 2020.


The poem is about a Gospel film called Against The Tide.