If I Did Not Believe Poem by Frank McEleny

My hope would vanish in the wind
My joy would disappear
My peace would crumble into dust
I would not shed a tear

My love would melt and fear would reign
I'd lose my nightly song
There'd be no purpose for my life
I'd know not right from wrong

My only thoughts would be of me
And what I could achieve
I'd live my life so selfishly
If I did not believe

And when my moment came to die
And stand before the throne
I would not have an advocate
I'd stand there all alone

And for all eternity
For those who don't receive
You'll suffer loss eternally
If you do not believe