RJs here
August 26th, 2003, 07:37 PM
rec'd this in email (powerful stuff!!)
> > I had on new clothes,
> > New sneakers on my feet.
> > I was there for class on time,
> > Went to the back and took my seat.
> > Yeah, I'm moving up,
> > I'm already grown.
> > Soon I'll be graduating,
> > And out on my own.
> > I talked to some of my friends,
> > We were all having fun.
> > Said some things I shouldn't have said. Did stuff I shouldn't have
> done.
> > I knew I was different.
> > I felt God touch my heart,
> > I knew I should set a standard,
> > But then I'd be set apart.
> > Walking to the bus, I was not looking for strength.
> > I heard the car tires screeching,
> > But now it's too late.
> > I'm standing in this room,
> > And I can see the heavenly gate.
> > Oh no! I never prayed.
> > I thought I had time to get it straight!
> > An angel walked to me,
> > He had a book in his hand.
> > I knew it was the Book of Life,
When would this dream end?
> > I told him my name,
> > And he began to look.
> > Then he looked at me sadly and said,
> > Your name is not in this book.
> > Angel, this is a dream,
> > No, I can't be dead!
> > He closed the book and turned away,
> > He whispered - You cannot proceed ahead.
> > No....no this can't be real,
> > Angel, you can't turn me away.
> > Let me talk to God,
> > Maybe he'll let me stay.
> > He led me to the gate,
> > Jesus came to me.
> > He did not let me in but said,
> > Beloved what is your need?
> > Jesus, I cried, please,
> > Don't cast me away from you.
> > Tears ran down his face as he said,
> > You knew what you needed to do.
> > Lord, please I'm young,
> > I never thought I would die.
> > I thought I'd have plenty of time,
> > Death caught me by surprise.
> > Lord, I went to church,
> > Please Jesus, I believe.
> > He said you would not accept me,
> > My love you would not receive.
> > Lord, there were too many
> > hypocrites. They weren't being true.
> > He took a step back and asked,
> > What does that have to do with you?
> > Lord, my family claimed to be saved,
They weren't real. You know.
> > He said, I died for you,
> > Now I have to go.
> > I fell to my knees crying to Him,
> > Lord, I planned to be real tomorrow.
> > I couldn't make Him understand,
> > I had never felt such sorrow.
> > Then it hit me hard, I said,
> > Lord, where will I go?
> > He looked into my eyes and said,
My child you already know.
> > Please Jesus, I begged,
> > The place is so hot.
> > It seemed to trouble and grieve him,
> > He whispered, DEPART FROM ME,
> > I KNOW YOU NOT.
> > Lord, you're supposed to be love,
> > How can you send me to damnation?
> > He replied, With your mouth you said you loved me, But each day you
> > rejected my salvation.
> > With that in an instant,
> > Day turned into night.
> > I never knew such torture could be,
Now too late, I know the Bible is right.
> > If I can tell you anything,
> > Hell has no age.
> > It is a place of torture,
> > Separated from God and full of rage.
> > You know, I thought it was funny,a joke, But this one thing is true.
>
> > If you never accept Jesus Christ,
> > HELL IS WAITING FOR YOU!
> >
> > So please, ask Him into your heart.
> > I had on new clothes,
> > New sneakers on my feet.
> > I was there for class on time,
> > Went to the back and took my seat.
> > Yeah, I'm moving up,
> > I'm already grown.
> > Soon I'll be graduating,
> > And out on my own.
> > I talked to some of my friends,
> > We were all having fun.
> > Said some things I shouldn't have said. Did stuff I shouldn't have
> done.
> > I knew I was different.
> > I felt God touch my heart,
> > I knew I should set a standard,
> > But then I'd be set apart.
> > Walking to the bus, I was not looking for strength.
> > I heard the car tires screeching,
> > But now it's too late.
> > I'm standing in this room,
> > And I can see the heavenly gate.
> > Oh no! I never prayed.
> > I thought I had time to get it straight!
> > An angel walked to me,
> > He had a book in his hand.
> > I knew it was the Book of Life,
When would this dream end?
> > I told him my name,
> > And he began to look.
> > Then he looked at me sadly and said,
> > Your name is not in this book.
> > Angel, this is a dream,
> > No, I can't be dead!
> > He closed the book and turned away,
> > He whispered - You cannot proceed ahead.
> > No....no this can't be real,
> > Angel, you can't turn me away.
> > Let me talk to God,
> > Maybe he'll let me stay.
> > He led me to the gate,
> > Jesus came to me.
> > He did not let me in but said,
> > Beloved what is your need?
> > Jesus, I cried, please,
> > Don't cast me away from you.
> > Tears ran down his face as he said,
> > You knew what you needed to do.
> > Lord, please I'm young,
> > I never thought I would die.
> > I thought I'd have plenty of time,
> > Death caught me by surprise.
> > Lord, I went to church,
> > Please Jesus, I believe.
> > He said you would not accept me,
> > My love you would not receive.
> > Lord, there were too many
> > hypocrites. They weren't being true.
> > He took a step back and asked,
> > What does that have to do with you?
> > Lord, my family claimed to be saved,
They weren't real. You know.
> > He said, I died for you,
> > Now I have to go.
> > I fell to my knees crying to Him,
> > Lord, I planned to be real tomorrow.
> > I couldn't make Him understand,
> > I had never felt such sorrow.
> > Then it hit me hard, I said,
> > Lord, where will I go?
> > He looked into my eyes and said,
My child you already know.
> > Please Jesus, I begged,
> > The place is so hot.
> > It seemed to trouble and grieve him,
> > He whispered, DEPART FROM ME,
> > I KNOW YOU NOT.
> > Lord, you're supposed to be love,
> > How can you send me to damnation?
> > He replied, With your mouth you said you loved me, But each day you
> > rejected my salvation.
> > With that in an instant,
> > Day turned into night.
> > I never knew such torture could be,
Now too late, I know the Bible is right.
> > If I can tell you anything,
> > Hell has no age.
> > It is a place of torture,
> > Separated from God and full of rage.
> > You know, I thought it was funny,a joke, But this one thing is true.
>
> > If you never accept Jesus Christ,
> > HELL IS WAITING FOR YOU!
> >
> > So please, ask Him into your heart.