Heavenly Oath

James 5:12-16

Swear not by Heaven or neither by the earth,
Neither by another oath in what it's worth;
Let your Yea stand as being an affirmation,
Your Nay for falling into a condemnation,
If you are afflicted take the time to pray,
If feeling merry sing psalms all of the day;
Call elders of the church if feeling sick,
Pray and anoint with oil will do the trick;
Prayer of faith the Lord raises up to spare,
As the sins will be forgiven of tender care;
Confess your thoughts from one to another,
For to be healed, pray also for each other;
The sincere prayer of a righteous man,
Shall be availed much within God's plan.
Your oath to God is a commitment to Him,
No matter in times of joy or looking grim;
Remember not dealing with problems alone,
Rather with brothers and sisters be shown;
When God sees of your worthy endeavor,
He will look down upon you with His favor.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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