Sound only carries so far,
In our varied, earthy air.
But don’t take it for it granted
It will be the same UP there.
UP His praise will be glorious,
Anthems will be full and abounding,
Thanks will be freely given for
“God’s grace” firmly re-sounding.
How far will such rejoicing carry?
Possible from star to distant star.
Echoing through His universe
At unknown distance, most far.
Will sound also carry far
In that horrid other place?
DOWN there where are gathered
Those who rejected God’s grace.
Some sinners here revel in noise,
Cars and dives throb with sound;
DOWN such sad souls may find,
Screams, gnashing, super abound.
But some sinners liking things more quiet,
Would seek the wilderness, the nook.
Terrible sounds are DOWN there, friend;
Change, pray, read and believe the Book.
– eab, 3/4/09
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