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| (The eternal tragedy of ALMOST |
| becoming a Christian and
failing.) |
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| An ounce can never be a pound |
| A single brick is not a wall; |
| One tree does not a forest make |
| Though it may stand both wide and tall. |
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| The Israelites were journeying |
| To reach the promised land |
| But those who fell short of the mark |
| Were stopped by God's own chastening Hand. |
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| The rich young ruler sought the Lord |
| An upright man was he, we're told |
| One thing he lacked, the Bible says |
| He could not enter the city of Gold. |
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| "Almost thou persuadest me |
| To be a Christian, Brother Paul" |
| But King Agrippa's life was lost |
| 'Cause almost is just not all. |
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| How many souls are doomed to Hell |
| Who heard the Holy Spirit's voice |
| And under deep conviction |
| Almost made the right choice. |
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| And we as Christians must hang our heads |
| And remember the time that we |
| Could have won one to the Master |
| If we had served more faithfully. |
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| So while an inch is not a yard |
| And earth and sky are far apart |
| How high is up? How far is near? |
| When almost winning someone's heart! |
