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Posted by Jay Olson
March 14, 2016 -
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Without the promise heaven--without the threat of hell.
There is no need to fill the church nor heed the tolling bell.
There is no prize at the finish line--no medals or ribbons of blue.
Why sit and listen to old ideas when there are better things we can do?
The church was made by hands of man--a venture noble indeed.
The stories passed from mouth to ear--a quest for peace to feed.
As we well know with stories told that are passed along the line;
The tale changes--it's not the same on each end of the line.
So when the pews are empty and no one enters the vacant hall.
I tell myself to worry not--outside is room for one and all.
The world is full and beautiful--music fills the air.
Beneath the skies of brilliant blue--I find fulfillment there.
Don't get me wrong--I do not mean to slander churches of stone.
They offer peace and comfort to many who feel alone.
What I am saying is what I feel-- it works all right for me.
We each and all must make their our choice of where we need to be,~Jay O.
