Final Instructions

Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)



Hugs are nice, but lies are no good.
We have a friend that did all He could.
He died on a cross to pay for our sins,
He gave us a choice and that’s where it begins.
If we make the right choice accepting His love,
We’ll be with Him forever in heaven above.
You know His name’s Jesus what else can I say?
If you enjoy outer darkness then go your own way.
The cloud has lifted so let us move.
The time has come, our faith to prove.
Let’s follow the Lord and not be slow.
Come now, He says: Let us go.
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Written on December 04, 2005

Submitted by dawg4jesus on January 26, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBCCDDEEFF
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 505
Words 116
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 12

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