BUILDING FOR THE LORD

Man's life is like a hammer
And each day another nail-
He may decide to build a temple,
Or for himself, a jail.

His will is like strong mortar -
Each deed another stone -
To build himself a prison,
Or for Christ a higher throne.

There's no such thing as waiting,
The building must go on!
To waste a day is folly -
And the prison gains a stone!

Don't try to blame your failures
On others. Take a stand!
Today's a nail you have to drive
And the hammer's in your hand.

Will you build a temple on the rock,
Or a prison upon the sand?
It's your decision, it's up to you -
The tools are in your hand.

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