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CLOSER TO MY HOME
                       ©1993,John A.Poe,Jr.

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I strolled along an easy road, the way was bright and wide,
But I could never get ahead, no matter how I tried;
A crowd was pressing 'round me, I was knocked from side to side,
As people pushed to get aboard each thrilling pleasure ride.

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I noticed we each carried a huge load upon our head,
A heavy bundle, hard to bear, that filled our hearts with dread;
Each bundle had a label: there was "Sin" and "Guilt" and "Shame",
And we tried to remove the weight as to each place we came.

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We tasted Pleasure, sampled Fun, we took the Envy ride,
But every time we finished we felt emptier inside;
We swelled with Pride, took Drinks and Drugs, tried Mockery and Hate,
But rather than remove the load, each one just added weight.

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At last, unable to go on, I finally knelt to pray,
And cried, "Dear Lord, I'm oh so tired; I can't go on this way!
If You'll remove this load from me, I'll go where You say go,
I don't care if I know the way, but only that You know!"

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When I looked up, I saw a crude and narrow little gate,
And as I staggered toward it, hoping it was not too late,
I knew I'd found the answer; and as I stepped through the door,
That awful weight was lifted off, to torture me no more.

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And now, although the way is steep as toward the top I climb,
My head is high, my step is light, true Joy and Peace are mine.
If I should stumble, my Lord's there; I never walk alone.
His presence gives me strength, and leads me closer to my home.

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I thank the Lord now, every day, for Grace and Light and Life,
For taking from me that big load of emptiness and strife;
For helping me stand clean and straight, to never stray or roam,
And showing me that each step leads me closer to my home.

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God sent His one Begotten Son, to shed His blood for me;
He paid the price for my transgressions, cleansed and set me free.
He gives me everything of value I will ever own,
And guides my steps that each day lead me closer to my home.

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I understand my life's true purpose,--not just laugh and play,
But tell His story, sing His praises, witness, teach and pray,
And reach a helping hand to those who struggle, search and groan,
And show them Jesus' way, that leads me closer to my home.
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