How Quickly Tears Can Flow Poem by Michael P. Johnson

Deceived and lost afraid to die
Walking life’s road as blind
Why did I Christ God’s Lamb deny
Why had I closed my mind


I’d lie I’d cheat I’d play the fool
I’d scoff the bride in white
Was I in fact the devil’s tool
Avoiding Heavenly Light


This world’s Dark Age has come and passed
The Path to life is here
Freedom to seek The First & Last
Yet still I walked in fear


Somehow my thoughts were turned to Christ
Things wisdom had to tell
The Tree and Jesus sacrificed
To save my soul from hell


Where were my dreams, desires and goal
Where led my chosen path
Where was the refuge for my soul
Against God’s day of wrath


I saw the Truth I heard The Call
My world began to shake
How deep on earth had I to fall
How great was my mistake


How swiftly knees can meet the floor
How quick can flow ones tears
When love comes knocking at the door
To take one’s doubts and fears


Thank God He came thank God I’m free
Through Jesus’ blood reborn
I’m saved by grace and soon I’ll see
God’s everlasting dawn