'Because I Love You' Poem by Michael P. Johnson

“Come out from there heed my command
Obey then I will heal your land
Waters will part I’ll turn the tide
If you accept to join my bride

I am the Lord, holy and just
You need my help I want your trust
I’ll take your shame I’ll take your doubt
I’ll give you faith, and send you out

Come out, from all that filth you’re in
Give up your life of wayward sin
Cast out the devil’s tempting thought
Believe instead my true report

A time will come, when on your own
With heavy heart, you only groan
But look to me your God above
I’ll not be slow to show my love

My Holy Ghost, to you I’ll give
He’ll teach you, how you ought to live
He’ll speak of me He’ll take your fears
And comfort you throughout your years

My gentle Spirit’s full of love
He’ll come to you just like a dove
Continued sin within His sight
May grieve Him so to take His flight

Make Christ your Lord, for Christ is true
Be holy; for I’m holy too
My secret things, will I disclose
To you my child, my fragrant rose

Priceless things, I long to give
When you decide with me to live
Not one good thing will I withhold
From you who walk my streets of gold”