United We Stand Poem by Michael P. Johnson

We come to Jesus as a child
Unkempt with hearts impure
But Christ will have His chosen bride
Faithful and most mature

So God gives free His Living Flame
To melt our hearts of stone
To burn our filth our sin and shame
To take us for His own

So hinder not The Spirit’s flow
In any given place
Allow your soul through Heaven’s Glow
To unify with grace

God’s Flame may come alone for you
Or one who’s at your side
For what in Christ, there’s need to do
In service of the bride

Be humble in the gifts you share
Use God’s talents with love
Help each other in Christ prepare
For endless life above

In unity in selfless chores
Serving God’s Lamb & Son
Opening, locking, diverse doors
Forming the church as one

Some to be prophets some to preach
Apostles to journey far
Yet all by grace, God’s flock to teach
Through Christ The Morning Star

In spirit and truth let souls unite
Stand firm in Christ The Lord
Fighting as one, the righteous fight
Wielding The Master’s sword