I was hungry, did you feed me?
I was lonely, did you see?
I was lost and confused,
And you ignored my plea.

I needed hope but I was rejected.
I searched for help and I was neglected.
Instead of a person you made me a recruit.
I needed compassion, you left me destitute.

Missing the point, all is forsaken
More blessed to give but you have taken.
The tombs are washed to fool the people.
Shallow the messages under the steeple.

Pep talks and slogans entertain the sheep.
Slippery the slope, the mountain is steep.
Reducing good news to personal gain.
Chasing favor but denying the pain.

Only one hope to make things right.
Piercing the darkness He walks in light.
Asking the weary to come and find.
Mercy for hearts and peace for minds.

Self centered visions are now rejected.
In forgiveness for sin love is perfected.
Condemnation has faded, mercy has won.
Deny yourselves and follow the son.

-Tom Wise