Be not deceived: though Satan says,
"You're young, and life is long,"
The young are often snatched away
From youth and mirth and song.
Great numbers who have heard His Word,
Yet spurned His love and grace,
Will stand before that great white throne
Where mercy has no place.
Be not deceived: the years pass on;
Your hair will turn to gray.
Though blest with health and length of life
You are not here to stay.
This checkered scene may bring much joy
And weave you in its spell;
Be not deceived: to all of earth
You soon must say farewell.
Be not deceived: nor think to win
By worthy deeds and right
An entrance to that Home above,
Where holiness shines bright.
No effort of a sinful soul
Can wash away his sin;
No work of flesh, no sacrifice,
A place with Christ can win.
The blood of Christ alone can cleanse
The vile, deceitful heart;
Naught but His death can make you fit
With Him to have a part.
Look on beyond the stretch of time,
Accept the Lamb God sent;
For time will end, but Christ can save.
Be not deceived: repent.
Messages of God’s Love 3/20/1932