Greg Millhorn the Poet
INSTRUCT THE WISE
When we heed criticism
The wiser we become
Ignoring this true fact
Infringes on deaf and dumb
Be open to advice
Burdens are hard to bear
People risking your displeasure
But showing you they care
Enthusiasm for righteous living
Should be our desire
Burning in our hearts
Like never ending fire
Occupied with ourselves
Only fills our needs
Devotion to God and others
Brings us happiness indeed
Instruct the wise man
And the wiser he will be
Lead him to the Lord
And he’ll be wise and free
FEAR GOD
Men’s bitter hatred
Lust and greed
Feeds evil thinking
To satisfy it’s need
The human soul
Will force this test
Life with God
Or hell with the rest
What folly this is
When we do not see
That moment beyond the grave
Starts our eternity
When will men learn
Evil has no place
Except in hell fire
Relying on Man’s grace
People lift your eyes
Fear God and reverence Him
Be faithful in the Lord
And you He won’t condemn
GOD’S EVERLASTING ARMS
I’m special to God
He looks on me with love
Always watching over me
From Heaven above
Everyday of life
I’m in the Savior’s hands
He brings me one step closer
To fulfillment of His plans
When violence approaches me
With hate or fear
My protector is always there
Who holds me very dear
Forever there with me
In everything I do
God and I together
I’m able to get through
My soul is protected
In God’s everlasting arms
Away from all evil
And everything that harms
BE QUIET MY HEART
Be quiet my heart
Get perfectly still
The Lord is speaking
To me “His Will”
I’m waiting on Him
His voice is so clear
I hear the Lord’s call
It suppresses my fear
When the Lord is speaking
To a sinner like me
I know His mercy
Is for Humanity
His gift to me
Is life with Him
The Lord will judge me
But not condemn
Be quiet my heart
I hear His voice
Whenever He calls
To serve is my choice
MY DESIRE
God, keep my motives
Honest and pure
To help other people
As unto you
Jesus, help me be
A righteous man
Doing the Father’s will
According to His plan
Let patience work in me
My pride cast away
Serving you O God
I pray everyday
Keep words on my lips
That honor you, Lord
My heart has been freed
And my soul restored
In all that I do
My desire will be
To glorify you, God
And worship only Thee
AT THE BREAK OF DAY
I am leaving this morning
At the break of day
In my heart I’m glad
To know I’m on my way
We are sailing away
Through clouds of golden white
Finally getting to go home
Where everything is right
Sailing across the void
With Jesus at the helm
Excitement is building
To me it does overwhelm
Safe in the Master’s hands
Leading us with care
No more storms ahead
Just weather that is fair
I wish you were here
To see this beautiful place
Knowing you cannot wait
To look upon God’s face
CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE
Many times we fail
And God loves us still
He brings us great joy
We are doing His will
Created in God’s image
Man is special to Him
Not wanting any to perish
Giving Himself for them
Some accepted this gift
Other laughed it to scorn
And destroyed their hope
Of being reborn
The evil sometimes prosper
But some reach their fate
Left in outer darkness
Never reaching Heaven’s gate
The family of Man
Was always meant to see
And fellowship with God
And that’s the way it shall be
SANDS OF TIME
In the sands of time
Are hidden mysteries there
Some God will reveal
To men who really care
God’s Spirit leads in truth
But not all can discern
Mostly the pure in heart
And others willing to learn
The natural man knows not
Things spiritually understood
It is foolishness to him
Counted worthless and no good
But he that is spiritual
And faithful is all things
Knows Jesus the Messiah
And the love that He brings
Put your trust in God
For time is at hand
The hourglass is near empty
And almost out of sand
THOSE SWELLING WORDS
Some angry man was yelling
And cursing at me one day
But I spoke to him softly
Just turning his anger away
Telling the man Jesus loves him
After he blasphemed God to me
Jesus’ name burnt his ears
His cursing hurt mine you see
Learning this was important
Another tool I did receive
Turning anger away in love
So in Jesus he may believe
In Jesus’ Name there’s power
And this you can’t deny
No one out thinks the Lord
No matter how hard they try
So think before you speak
Those swelling words of hate
Worship the name of Jesus
Before it is too late
THE TONGUE
Who can control the tongue
If it has no master
When you try to stop it
The tongue just goes faster
This monster may be small
But size doesn’t matter
It can cause many problems
While making you much sadder
Worse than deadly poison
And like a burning fire
Destroying what it touches
Even a holy desire
Out of the same mouth
God receives a blessing
Then we curse our brothers
Instead of praying and confessing
Not respecting any age
It even affects the young
Next time it’s unruly
Just bite down on that tongue
PROVIDENCE
As I walked out this morning
I met a lad along my way
Asking me to play with him
But I had not time today
Hurrying down the street
And thinking about this lad
I wondered whose boy this was
And if he had a dad
On my way to work
A place of stress and noise
I thought of peaceful fields
With happy girls and boys
I thought this one time
That nobody would miss me
So, I went back to find the lad
But he was nowhere I could see
When I arrived at work
All I could do was stare
You see, they had a fire today
And God kept me from dying there
TEACH ME
Guide me O Lord
Away from sin
You rule my life
And abide within
Help me my Lord
To understand why
Some reject your love
And would rather die
Show me your will
That I may do
Loving and obeying
You that is true
Keep me from hate
Learn love for others
When I see people
There’re sisters and brothers
Teach me now
When making my plans
To remember the outcome
Is in your hands
THE FUNERAL
At a young man’s funeral
With his friends gathered around
They listened to what he wrote them
As they lowered his body down
My life is now over
He began to tell them all
But I am living again
Because I answered the Savior’s call
He said, you all knew me
With my rough and rowdy ways
Never listening to any reason
Except in my final days
But your lives are before you
And take an old friend’s advice
You only have to once
If you are truly born twice
Make a commitment to Jesus
Come gather round my grave
Believe in Him my friends
And you, He will surely save
JUST BABES IN CHRIST
Just babes in Christ
Most of us are
Never shining forth
Like a brilliant star
Not able to understand
The most basic teaching
Just tickle you ears
With pretty preaching
Unskillful in God’s word
And never growing wise
The senses are dulled
From no exercise
But strength to those
God’s doctrine some know
Moving on from repentance
To perfection we go
Laying on of hands
And resurrecting the dead
God does permit this
His Word has said
TOGETHER IN GOD’S GRACE
The daughter of some missionaries
Came around one day
Helping me with the sick
But said, she couldn’t stay
As we worked together
Our friendship really grew
It seemed, she and I together
There was nothing we couldn’t do
Enjoying her work and loving God
Her expectations were filled and more
She found a husband in me
And loved help the poor
Forty-three years have gone by
In this short space of time
Praising God for bringing us together
In His wisdom sublime
But now my heart is lonely
She has gone from this place
But I will see her soon
We’ll be together in God’s grace
WE ARE THE HANDS
There are many people helping
To hold on the rope
Others raising up churches
Or a missionary’s hope
Give freely my friends
Of your money and time
God works through us
With His wisdom sublime
A lot of hands are giving
For the cause of our Lord
So all can come
And seek God’s reward
Some stay behind
Supporting those in need
Also praying faithfully
The God will intercede
There are many members of the Body
But by One we are led
Through Christ Jesus our Lord
We are the hands; He is the Head
THE APPLE’S SCENT
Once there was a rich man
The richest in our town
He always despised the poor
Upon them he looked down
One day a little fellow
Stopped him on his way
It was the same crippled boy
He passed by every day
The lad was selling apples
Just to make ends meet
The miser couldn’t spare a dime
On such an extravagant treat
The rich man noticed one day
The lad was no longer there
Someone told him he had died
And was in the Father’s care
That night the rich man died
And straight to hell he went
Somehow through the smoke and ash
He smelled the apple’s scent
THE PENNY
There was a certain man
Going to church one day
Finding a penny on the ground
He thought to give away
This man would always give
To God and everyone
He was a generous man
Giving everything under the sun
At church the plate was passed
The penny was dropped right in
The usher saw the disgraceful act
And thought, what a sin
In anger the usher rebuked him
Telling everyone, give him the axe
The usher felt like such a fool
When he found out all the facts
Yes, a lesson was learned that day
And now I truly see
Never to judge anyone
Because the usher that day was me
THE UNDERTAKER
The old work horse
Pulled the hearse along
Business is very good
Was the undertaker’s song
One man was born
Another man died
The undertaker watched
As the man’s family cried
Death is all around him
And he doesn’t care
But God will judge
Being Righteous and fair
Just worry about business
Was the undertaker’s plan
Having no interest
In the family of Man
Now the hearse has no driver
But the horse knows the way
And business is still good
The undertaker died today
ACCORDING TO THEIR DEEDS
Nothing but death
Was across the land
There were no righteous ones
To make a stand
The wickedness of man
Was out of control
Defiling his body
And destroying his soul
Lovers of darkness
Afraid of God’s light
Trying to hide
From His Holy sight
Given over to lust
And perverted thinking
Worshipping their idols
In fornication and drinking
Without caring or understanding
For the poor and his needs
God shall judge them
According to their deeds
THE GARDEN
Fruits of the Spirit
Are sown in love
It is what god desires
From Heaven above
Faithfulness and goodness
Also self-control
All from the garden
To enrich your very soul
When growing in real grace
And God’s mercy too
The Lord’s strength is yours
There’s nothing you can’t do
For he who plants peace
Will find exceeding joy
Founded on the Rock
That no man may destroy
God’s gentleness and kindness
Is waiting for us all
Jesus leads us to the garden
If we listen to his call
WALK IN HIS LIGHT
Crucify your flesh
And all it brings
Let His Spirit come forth
As a living spring
Don’t be discouraged
Then sin enters in
Just trust the king
You’ll always win
There are many things
We don’t understand
But love thy neighbor
That is His command
Be a righteous man
Never brag or boast
Be filled with Jesus
And the Holy Ghost
Remember my friends
Grace is for you
Only accept His love
You’ll be saved too
WHEN THE DAYS ARE DARK
In these last times
When days are dark
Murder is running free
To trample life’s spark
The innocent are slain
And the guilty go free
Standing up for justice
Is how it should be
When someone is troubled
Give him your hand
Show them the right path
On solid ground you’ll stand
Be bold for the Lord
At the same time be meek
Humility is taken for weakness
Strength can turn the other cheek
Let the greatest among you
Be the servant of all
Straight up to the Father
None need not fall
O’ WICKED BABYLON
O’ wicked Babylon
How long will you stand
Before the Lord chastens you
With His mighty hand
You mock God’s Holiness
And shed innocent blood
As in the days of Noah
Before God sent the flood
Your Government is corrupted
And out of control
Living for greed and lust
Ready to sell it’s soul
Murder and violence
Is the order of the day
Your people do not care
If it stays or goes away
If you forsake the Lord
You must accept your fate
O’ wicked Babylon
Your hour is getting late
WILL HE TARRY
The Lord can save your soul
And make burdens easy to carry
Is the Second Coming near
Or will he tarry?
Put all your trust in Him
He may be here today
Only the Lord knows
If He will delay
He went to prepare a place
So all can live in peace
The Master’s work is genius
His wonders never cease
So strengthen your hearts
On His love you can depend
It will put your mind at ease
Knowing in Him you have a friend
The Lord can save your soul
And make burdens easy to carry
Is the Second Coming near
Or will He tarry?
CARE FOR OTHER’S NEEDS
Dear God in Heaven
Guide us to thee
The wages of sin is death
With our hypocrisy
The time is coming
When you have to choose
To serve the Lord
Or your soul you will lose
My friends a leopard
Can’t change his spots
But if you listen to the Lord
You can change your thoughts
The world around us
Does not hear His voice
But we harken unto the Lord
We have made Him our choice
People in the world
Care for nothing but their greed
But true Christ followers
Care for other’s needs
RESTITUTION
The owner of the land
Sent servants to see
If the caretakers were honest
As they should truly be
Upon the servants arrival
They were beaten without care
And sent back to their master
Who was honest, just and fair
The owner sent His Son
So they would understand
That everything belongs to Him
And obey His command
But they killed His Son
Out of jealousy and greed
He must bloody His hands
For now He will intercede
He will call His army
Millions and Millions strong
They will kill those wicked servants
And right this terrible wrong
MANY SOULS TO BE WON
The morning is peaceful
All quiet and still
Hear the Lord’s voice
And then do His Will
Always searching for others
To lend a helping hand
So they can be part
Of the Master’s great plan
When walking life’s road
Not a stranger you’ll meet
God’s love representative
To everyone you greet
Jesus opened His arms
For us to embrace
We long for the day
To look upon His Face
But there’s a lot of work
For all of us to do
Many souls to be won
Before we are through
THROUGH JESUS WE’RE FREE
When things of this world
Really have you in despair
Remember child of God
That Satan is never fair
If everything is good
He wants to bring it down
Hoping to steal your joy
Turning your smile into a frown
People are going to hurt you
Sometime or some place
But know that Jesus loves you
And you’re covered by His grace
Some will never know
The happiness Jesus brings
They are blinded by Satan
And busy worshipping things
It is a blessing to know
For you and for me
Once held by worldly chains
But through Jesus, now we’re free
THE RICH MAN
Give and you’ll be blessed
This man knew what to do
He always gave in secret
Carefully, thinking it through
He gave generous alms
When the offering came around
Some people felt it their duty
This man must be found
Even the preacher wanted to know
The identity of this man
The one who gave so much
According to God’s plan
They finally found this man
Giving him honor and special place
The man got very angry
Knowing this was a disgrace
The rich man wanted none to know
Except God in Heaven above
For the Father sees things in secret
But rewards openly with His love
EVERYONE IS WORTH SAVING TO HIM
Whenever you judge thy neighbor
And others you want to condemn
Remember what Jesus taught us
Everyone is worth saving to Him
My wonderful sinless Jesus
Poured life’s blood out His veins
No one took it he gave it
To cover man’s sin stain
We have access through Jesus
To reach the Father’s throne
To God we boldly come
Our sin he did atone
People be faithful to Jesus
And also to one another
Everybody do what is right
Try to love your brother
When ever you judge thy neighbor
And others you want to condemn
Remember what Jesus taught us
Everyone is worth saving to Him
THE TRUTH SUBLIME
I was the one
Who let you down
Yes, it was me
Who made you frown
When I hurt you
Or gave you pain
I did not care
Cause I was vain
So you’re still here
With a helping hand
But me and transgression
Are like shifting sand
I confess my sins
To you I belong
Now in humble sorrow
Knowing that I’m wrong
The Holy Scripture says
We’ll know in time
You will reveal all
And the truth sublime
IN JESUS THEY’RE REASSURED
Tears of sadness fell
From the little boy’s face
Thinking he was the cause
Of his family’s disgrace
His mother and father
Could not get along
Not knowing God to guide them
Everything just went all wrong
The boy looked back in sorrow
And then made up his mind
This will not happen to him
True happiness he will find
He found the love of Jesus
And joy entered his life
Then the Lord answered his prayers
Giving him a godly wife
Both serve and love the Lord
According to God’s word
When trouble come at them
In Jesus they’re reassured
POINTS OF LIGHT
Looking at yourself
Who can this be
Reflections in a mirror
What do you see
Can you hear God’s Word
And then go your way
Deceiving your own self
Be warned of this today
Harken, my beloved
God has chosen the poor
To be rich in faith
He’s promised even more
Heirs of God’s kingdom
For those that love Him
But double minded men
Themselves they condemn
Be doers of God’s Word
Not forgetting who you are
We are His points of light
Shining like a star
DECISIONS
As then thousand years
Is a moment in the grave
My soul is the Lord’s
For it He will save
Laying down to sleep
In the wink of an eye
Time is now void
Forever when you die
Just passing through life
Is part of God’s plan
And accepting the Lord Jesus
Is restoration for Man
Death is a door
All must pass through
Eternity is waiting
God’s word is true
Forever in outer darkness
Or eternity with the Lord
Decisions made in this life
Their results are your reward