Pray In Deed? (Jas.2: 26) Poem by Michael P. Johnson

I’ll pray about your needs my friend
We’ll seek The Father’s face
By faith your troubles soon to end
Returning peace and grace

Perhaps the church will fast a while
Seek guidance night and day
That soon by grace again you’ll smile
Along Salvation’s Way

For you we’ll seek for Truth and Light
God’s Lamp and Morning Dew
We’ll trust God’s arm to fight the fight
That still yet bothers you

We’ll watch and pray for all we’re worth
Raise eyes and hands above
That God will move Heaven and earth
And show His endless love

Worry no more, have faith in prayer
Recall the saints before
Take heart with those who truly care
Your victory will be sure

Such are the words, the well meant song
The many gestures made
Guiding to where our hopes belong
When faith begins to fade

Is prayer enough, will words suffice?
Will such evoke God’s will?
Will well wishes pay the price?
Where loves sweet deeds lie still

Did Jesus only come to speak?
Were not Love’s deeds to see?
Did Christ not heal the sick and weak?
And die our souls to free