AM I READY?

Am I ready to meet the Lord?

Yes, I met Him long ago,

Left "my nets" to preach His word,

Then town to town, to and fro.

I tired at times, and would have quit;

His word sometimes became a sword,

Which cut so deep with Holy Writ

That oft I found myself ignored.

Pain of preaching is seldom known

By those whose sins set them apart,

Who know not yet Christ did atone

For sin that still controls their heart.

God given patience in those years

Helped me to see the good in men,

And though it often was with tears,

God's Holy Spirit defeated sin.

Yes, I'm ready to meet the Lord,

To be beside Him throughout time;

According to his gracious word,

I've kept the faith, and made the climb.