The Words of Men

Sometimes the words of men are not enough

To satisfy the hunger in my soul

So I turn to the pages of His love

And there He makes my wanting spirit whole

The words of men for all their good intent

Never redeems our guilt or justifies

But oh, His grace and mercy Heaven-sent

From God to man in Jesus satisfies

The words of men may veil the heart’s deceit

They soothe but only for a little while

The Word of God will guide our errant feet

And never lead into temptation’s guile

The words of men struggle, reason and grope

God’s word will temper their wanton increase

The Word of God replenishes our hope

And fills the hungry spirit with His peace

© Janet Martin