RIGHT ONLY WAY Brave words to speak and braver to live!

Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart.

Reading this Poem and this Prayer by King Alfred, I thought that the language used in these ancient writings is so different today; but the Message of our Lord Jesus has not changed….  I trust that this Poem and Prayer may make the finding of true joy in your heart.

“If it is right, there is no other way.”

Brave words to speak and braver still to live,

A flag to guide the battle each day,

A motto that will peace and courage gives.

“If it is right, there is no other way.”

Wise words that clear the tangle from the brain.

Pleasure may whisper, doubt may urge delay

And self may argue, but it speaks in vain.

“If it is right, there is no other way.”

This is the voice of God, the call of truth:

Happy the man who hears it to obey,

And follow onwards and upwards from his youth.                Priscilla Leonard 1861-1948

You God, the Father of Your Son who has wakened us and yet urges us out of the sleep of our sins, and calls us that we become Yours, to you, Lord, we pray, who is the Supreme Truth, for all Truth is from You.  You we implore, O Lord who is the highest Wisdom, though you are wise, all those that are so.

You are the Supreme joy, and from You, all have become happy that is so.  You are the Highest Good and from You all beauty springs. You are the Intellectual Light, and from You, mankind derives understanding.  To You, God, we call and speak.  We seek You, follow You, and are ready to serve under Your Power, we desire to abide, for You are the Sovereign of all.  We pray You to command us as You will through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen. - King Alfred 848 A.D-899A.D

Publisher: Robert E. Speer (Edited by Shirley C. Leger August 2024)