The Fire Escape Poem by Michael P. Johnson

With health and wealth we want to live
Bask daily in the sun
But who’ll forget and who’ll forgive
The evil to us done



So bitterness can’t possess you
And death find lasting place
God’s holiness we must pursue
Through Jesus’ love and grace



So God our souls may richly bless
So hearts flow rich with love
Let Heaven’s Way and righteousness
Be sought through Christ above



So life and love be yours and mine
And truly born again
Let not a lie our soul confine
Nor gross deceit restrain



Let darkness not deter life’s climb
No shadow halt love’s stride
Seek out The Light whilst yet there’s time
Let Jesus be your Guide



Let Truth reside and truly reign
Let honesty rule free
So Satan’s knock will be in vain
And demons find no key



Invite no evil to your bed
Nor sleep with wicked foe
Let Heaven deck you out instead
In sheets as white as snow



Be not the devil’s whore nor friend
Let Christ be your desire
Remain Him true until the end
And flee ETERNAL fire