This Is The Reason

This Is The Reason

Author
Dawn K. Smith



In 1994 our church was going through a difficult time. Members were leaving for various reasons, and the church building which held four hundred people decreased to twenty-five families. For this cause, this poem was written.

This Is The Reason

Thy house seems empty, has everyone gone?
We sing alone the Victory song.
The fruit of our lips praising Your name.
Thy house seems empty, yet we remain.

Many pillars have stood these floors
Now just a few walk through the doors.
We look around where the faithful were
Their voices are no longer heard.

These perilous times surround our days
And cause our hope to fade away.
Renew our faith, dear Lord again
Securing our trust in You, not man.

Thy house seems empty, has everyone gone?
We sing alone the Victory song.
The fruit of our lips praising Your name
This is the reason we remain.