The Perfect Ecclesia
August 29, 1999
Dear Friends:
I looked for the perfect ecclesia
One that was pure and right
A fellowship free from error
Completely holy in His sight
It would be so perfect
to men who were so true
that they would work together
With a bond as strong as glue
I couldn’t wait to go there
Such harmony there would be
What uplifting exhortations
Such hymns of praise and glee
When I found the perfect meeting
It was quite a sight to see
It included God and Christ
But it excluded me!
The scene was so upsetting
No mortal to be found
No one to match the standard
Of pure walk and doctrine sound
So when you look around you
Don’t search for imperfection
In looking for the mote in others
Will show you need correction
You know the Bible tells us
The ecclesia is a field
And while the wheat is growing
Tares also will it yield
So strive to do your best
Examining ourselves each day
Forgiven each as we forgive
at work, at school, at play
Seek first the coming Kingdom
On problems do not fret
The Hope of Israel is soon to come
But it is not here yet
So remember that the problems
That we are bound to face
Are given for our help
So that we may grow in grace
Have a great week!
