Why Works Matter

The hungry, thirsty we give food and drink,
so on that thrilling terrible Judgment Day,
that’s coming to us sooner than we think,
“Enter My Kingdom,” we’ll hear Jesus say.

Shelter the homeless, clothe the naked too,
the Corporal Works of Mercy, plain to see,
we’ll hear Christ list and then tell me and you,
“What you have done to them, you’ve done to Me.”

We help and visit prisoners and the sick,
we honor them with deeds, not just in speech,
no mystery here, salvation is no trick,
for Jesus lives a special way in each.

We last respect the bodies of the dead,
they’ll resurrect that day as Christ has said.

                           by Pete Voelz         7/8/15