God First

“I am the king’s good servant, but God’s first.”
The last words of the great St. Thomas More
tell us our cultural values are reversed,
and show us what we should be standing for.

Augustine’s “City of God” spells out the choice,
his worldy city displays old Satan‘s sway,
we serve God’s laws and listen to His voice,
or give in to that liar’s worldly way.

The Church stands as a countercultural force,
as Jesus says, it speaks for Him on earth,
of all good things we have, God is the source,
His Church defines what everything is worth

My candid conscience cannot run and hide
from what You and Your Church, O Lord, decide.

                           -- by Pete Voelz       5/2/13
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