Not Words Alone Poem by Michael P. Johnson

God’s word describes this two edged sword
As mortal flesh and bone
Coming to earth as Christ The Lord
And life’s true Corner Stone

We actually see it come alive
Quite clear we understand
It helps life’s journey to survive
Through God’s almighty hand

It never slumbers, never rests
It’s active all year round
God’s guiding light through all life’s tests
Will lead to hallowed ground

To learn and use both night and day
To teach and also guide
Its here to read and then obey
Within our hearts to hide

We’ll never fall nor will we fail
When to The Truth we heed
Nor will we land in Satan’s jail
When on this food we feed

It lifts, it scolds, promotes the mind
Quenches the land gone dry
Restoring true sight to lost and blind
To seek more truth on high

Penetrating our very soul
Dividing marrow and joint
Shining its light toward our goal
Of life’s eternal point

Only a fool would doubt its worth
The disobedient die
But those who trust will flee the earth
And rise with Christ on high