Sermon Poetry – “Dining in Devils’ Halls”

Sermon Title – “The Church in Pergamus: Discernment and Discipline”
Text – Revelation 2:12-17
Preacher – Jarrett Downs

In Christ I move from death to life
I’m saved to follow Him
I have the freedom to obey
To flee away from sin
I worship Christ, the Son of God
The only God there is
And as I’m free I can enjoy
The life the Father gives

Yet still I live where Satan roams
With idols all about
My flesh I fight and still I sin
Still fighting in the bout
The people round about me all
Will worship idols false
They wish me to engage their sin
And dine in devils’ halls

Sometimes I want to join the play
Temptations growing strong
Yet then again I hate our sin
I know its wicked wrong
Some whisper I have freedom to
Enjoin the sins enjoyed
Yet in my heart and by His Grace
I’ll worship Christ my Lord

Lord, give me discipline to fight
The sins that will destroy
Discernment to perceive the wrong
Deceptions men employ
Lord, help me use my liberty
I have by Jesus’ Grace
To glorify Your Holy Name
And sing Your Righteous Praise