Though you don't go to college

You still need the knowledge

Of Hebrew and Greek and translations,

And the text Masoretic

In all things prophetic

Peruse with phenomenal patience,

And each modern version

You study with caution

GNB, NIV, RSV,

But the Textus Receptus

Some scholars accept as

The best basic text there can be.

Break Thou the Bread of Life, dear Lord to me

As thou didst break the loaves beside the sea;

Beyond the sacred page I see Thee, Lord,

My spirit pants for Thee, 0 living word!

Your belief in salvation

And propitiation

Define with due care in theology;

Myths avoid with care total,

And things sacerdotal,

And considering new archeology.

Types and words parabolic

And visions symbolic

Require cerebration and clarity

While words of devotion

Imbibed with emotion

Inspire a response of full charity.

O grant thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me, Enlighten Thou my eyes that I may see, Show me the truth concealed within Thy word Then in thy book revealed, I'll see Thee, Lord.

GC