Matthew 5:17-37
I heard it said today
This world is a place that permits everything
And forgives nothing
I recognise that place
We have done away with all taboos and rules
Let folk do what they want
Even be fools
But if they cross a line
Then damned they’ll be
The one leads to the other
Don’t you see?
Today we hear the Lord give out his law
The way that we should live
And what it’s for
The life of virtue battling with vice
Virtue needs deep roots
Away from ice
Warm your heart within the love of God
Every day renew the path you trod
Thou shalt not kill
Nor commit adultery
Nor utter oaths
This is only the half of it
You must love and honour
Speak the truth of it
For this the Lord was put upon a cross
Do not think your life will be any less
The faithful heart must follow to the end
And hear the blessed words
Well done my friend
Brian Fahy
12 February 2023
Erris Poetry 