These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Preacher Writes

The preacher writes his book anew
to show all souls a message through
the lives of those, who lived or not.
In fiction show the truths we're taught.

New worlds to reach through Christ, the Lord,
depending on His Holy Word.
But first we reach the fam'ly hearts,
before the other service starts.

We serve Him when we serve at home
a-drawing them the Lord to come.
We're keepers in this fam'ly first
by "salting" hearts to create thirst.

To win the world, yet lose the ones
He's given me, these daughters, sons,
would be a tragedy most blind,
unraveling the fam'ly twined.

So, daily we reach families, All,
by urging them on Christ to call.
"Salvation through the whelming flood.
Salvation through his precious blood."

We sing these hymns to keep us strong.
We're lifted through these Bible songs.
We need the preaching of the Truth.
We need to know Him from our youth.

Each family is precious, rare,
and for their hearts we daily care.
We keep them for Eternity.
What wondrous treasure given me!

by Jay O'Toole
on October 31st, 2020