What Is Seen
The face we choose to show unto the world for all to see
May have more of an impact on our own eternity
As what the world can see of our Redeemer in our eyes
Will be what will be seen when from the grave we do arise
To meet the Lord of glory when He comes to earth again
To either call His saints to Him or cleanse the world of sin
As those who have been faithful to give out the Gospel call
Or those who of a truth knew not their Master's call at all
For what shows on the outside reveals what resides within
And tells a different story than we oft profess to men
As to our daily practice when we think we're all alone
And what is truly in our hearts we think by us is known
That no one else can see or hear no one else can surmise
But will be seen with clarity when all the dead arise
Some to the life eternal by God's grace appointed them
The others to the judgement who did not the will of Him
For what is most important is the root from which we come
That root of daily nourishment of which our life draws from
That root of God's own planting born of Him not born of man
Or that which dwells in darkness spreading out the devil's plan
To mix among the chosen with some similarity
While clinging tight upon their hold on their iniquity
Just keeping closely hidden from the brightness of the light
Until they feel revealing of the truth in them is right
But God gives His discernment to the ones who choose to see
Through what is on the outside to what lies in you and me
And if what's seen is evil we've no time to waste on cares
But need more than all worldly things to focus on our prayers
For God's grace in His cleansing of our hearts to be like His
As no time can be lost for doing such a work as this
Unless in truth we do not really want His will at all
Then so will be our answer when we hear the Saviour's call
So friend weigh very deeply in your soul your part today
Will you choose Jesus Christ be seen in all you do and say
Or would you rather just pretend and stay the way you are
Decide while mercy's waiting for God's judgment's not too far
Revelation 22:10-16; Malachi 4:1-3