This poem gives something for you to think

about. So please read it carefully and all the way through.

I did not write this poem, but I would like to say thanks to whoever did.

T'was the Night Before Jesus Came

T'was the night before Jesus Came and all through the house

Not a creature was praying not one in the house

The bible was lain on the shelf with out care

In hope that Jesus would not come there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed,

Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.

And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap,

Was watching the late show while I took a nap.

When out of the east there arose such a clatter.

I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But angels proclaiming Jesus was here.

With light like the sun sending forth a bright ray,

I knew in a moment this must be the day.

The light of his face made me cover my head.

It was Jesus returning just like he said.

And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,

I cried when I saw him in spite of myself.

In the book of life which he held in his hand,

Was written the name of every saved man.

He spoke not a word as He searched for my name.

When He said "It' s not here" my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love,

He gathered to take to his father above.

With those who were ready He rose without a sound.

While the rest were left standing around.

I feel to my knees, but it was too late.

I had waited to long and thus sealed my fate.

I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight.

Oh, if only we had been ready tonight.

In the words of the poem the meaning is clear.

The coming of Jesus is drawing near

There's only one life and when comes the last call,

We'll find that the Bible was true after all.