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There Was a Time in America
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By James Pemberton
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There Was a Time in America


 


There was a time in America, when the Bible


was taught in the schools...


The ten commandments were displayed,


as “God’s set of rules.”


 


There was a time in America, where the


cross could be displayed...


Even In public places, people came


together and prayed.


 


There was a time in America,


 there was no “church and state” separation...


As people all across this country asked


God to help this nation.


 


There was a time in America, where


people knew right from wrong.


You could see it in the way they lived,


and could here it in their song.


 


There was a time in America where one


 was proud to be a Christian.


One could take stand for holiness,


without coming under “suspicion.”


 


There was a time in America, when


mom and dad were together…


Now, any kind a commitment to


marriage seems lost forever


 


There was a time in America, where many


were proud of “tradition.”


There seems to be a lack of any


kind of “spiritual nutrition.”


 


There was a time in America, where


so many could proudly say;


“I’m going to read the bible


and go to church on Sunday.”


 


This is the time for America, to wake


 up and try to understand...


We need to seek God right now! 


All over this land!


 


This is the time for America, to listen


and begin to hear…


The coming of our Lord is


drawing ever so near!


 


NOW is the time to seek the Lord,


while he may be found!


The word of God needs to be read


in every city and town!


 


Won’t you too seek God and listen


to his voice today?


Simply give him your heart and life. 


This could be YOUR day!


 


By Jim Pemberton   (c) 2011



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Submitted: Saturday, November 26, 2011

Last Updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011

About the Poet
I and my wife have 4 grown children and currently live in the Pacific Northwest. I've spent much of my life doing volunteer work in the food distribution for the needy among local churches. Many of the poems I've written are a reflection of times of adversity as a reminder of God's love and faithfulness. I've found many opportunities to share my poems with those who are hurting and discouraged. I'm thankful for the reports of many of the poems touching people's lives. I hope that the poems included on Wordchimes will touch and bless your life too!


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