 Judgment Day
By George Thurlow
I dreamed I was up in heaven And witnessed judgment day. Many went up before the Judge Just to be turned away. The Book of Life was open, But their names could not be found. For while they walked upon the earth They had turned the Savior down. The day was dark with sorrow, Only weeping could be heard. The Judge pronounced the verdict "Guilty" was the Word. For they thought they would always make it; Their good deeds would surely do. But Jesus said "Depart from Me For you I never knew". As I gazed upon the proceedings To my horror I did see, Familiar faces in the throng Staring directly at me. There were family, friends, and acquaintances That I had failed to witness to... Now banished for eternity For Jesus they never knew. I had been happy that my soul was saved But the Gospel I failed to share. If I had only obeyed my Savior From suffering they could've been spared. Now they looked at me with pleading eyes, "How come you did not tell? All along you had the answer That could have kept us from going to hell". I hung my head in shame and sorrow For their blood was on my hands For them, would be no second chance To accept Jesus and repent. The piercing eyes of the Master Burned through to my very soul... Then with shrieks from the Lake of Fire I broke down and lost control. Then suddenly I awakened Drenched in sweat and with a scream... My heart was pounding wildly As I was aroused out of my dream. For a few minutes I sat shaking With tears streaming down my face. Then the Holy Spirit convicted me, It's a reality that will take place. I got out from beneath the covers And went down upon my knees. I asked the Lord to forgive me For my neglect and complacency. From that moment onward I repented of that sin. Now I delight in being a witness And a fisher of men. For the Lake of Fire is all too real And for millions does await. Oh Christian spread the Good News Before it is too late! |
