A Visit from J.C.

1

J.C. came down to earth today,to pay a social call;

But didn't like the things he saw,no really,not at all.

The trouble and the strife around,the fighting and the war,

He said "It was the same as this when I was here before".

I thought that man may yet improve,away from all his stress,

But still I find that all mankind,is in an awful mess.

The lying and the cheating,the seven deadly sins;

are still around and thriving,

I guess the devil wins.

2

There were many men he met as he went upon his way,

but did they really love his Father as they all did say?

He sought out Seik and Muslim the Hindu and the Jew,

some calling themselves Christians,all sects,both old and new.

He met the Baptist and Methodist and still could not be sure,

There was even Jehovahs' Witnesses,knocking at his door.

Some he could tell were most sincere,but none were ever able,

to sit with him,or all agree to eat from the same table.

3

Some of these so called holy men,as he could plainly see

lived in palaces and entertained, worldly Kings and Queens.

They dined upon the very best of meat and drank, fine wine:

but for thier congregations,they had very little time.

They wore fine clothes and some were crowned

with diamonds and with rings

Thier robes were trimmed in ermine and other fancy things;

While all around them,at thier very door,

were weary men,unhappy men,the hungry and the poor.

4

Just as he was despairing that he should find real love,

among mankind and caring,a voice came from above.

God spoke aloud to Jesus, from high above the sky,

"You know my son,you can't give up,just have another try".

"If you can find just one good soul,t'would still be all worth while,

so don't despair, continue on and keep a cheery smile".

So Jesus went upon his way, heart heavy in his chest,

He called out to his God above," I'll do my very best.

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So Jesus still is looking,for that godly man

and you can be sure ,that he,is doing all he can;

To save mankind from pain and death and you can plainly see;

That Jesus and his Father.

Still love you and me"

!!!!!!!!

       George.W.Packman(2006)