Pleasing Others, Not Ourselves
We have a strong obligation,
To bear the failings of the weak;
Not for self-gratification,
But assist others that we seek.
Each of us please our neighbor,
For uplifting enlightenment;
Upon his leisure and labor,
Encouraging to complement.
Christ was not into self-pleasure,
The reproaches that fell on Him;
But preach on heavenly treasure,
To someone that was feeling grim.
Whatever written aforetime,
Were written for our learning;
Avoid in committing a crime,
From temptations you are yearning.
Through patience easing from Scriptures,
That God gives endurance to cope;
Bringing harmony that captures
And enables us to have hope.
Together you may have one voice,
Lauds the Father of our Lord;
Glorifying as we rejoice,
The Triune God in one accord.
Copyright © 2025 Richard Newton Sherrer
I call for the Lord to save me,
I utter my complaint and moan;
He has heard my voice and could see,
That I was completely alone.
He redeems my soul in safety,
From the battle that I had waged;
Many are arrayed against me,
I feel like a beast that has been caged.
God will give ear to humble them,
He who is enthroned from of old;
If no change then He will condemn,
Since they don’t fear what they were told.
He stretched out His hand such as be,
At peace to who violated;
But that they were too blind to see,
And must be annihilated.
His speech was as smooth as butter,
Yet war had been filling His heart;
His words were softer to utter,
Yet they drew swords to counterpart.
Cast your burden upon the Lord,
Not to let the righteous be moved;
Always remain in one accord,
Sustain your thoughts so they’re behooved.
God will cast them into the pit,
Treachery and deceitful men;
Living out their days to commit,
The distrustful God must condemn.
Copyright © 2025 Richard Newton Sherrer
Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You
I remind you to fan the flames,
Of which that God gave you a gift;
Through laying your hands that proclaims,
The inspiration to uplift.
God gave a spirit not to fear,
But of power for self-control;
Along with the love to revere,
And of a sound mind for your soul.
Don’t be ashamed to testify,
Testimony of our Lord;
Or suffering that would deny,
That lets the Gospel be ignored.
He saved us and had called us,
Not just because of our deeds;
But His purpose and grace as thus,
Which He gave before time precedes.
Which now has been manifested,
By appearance of the Savior;
Abolish death that infested,
Brought new life through changed behavior.
He brought iniquity to light,
About your life through the Gospel;
As a teacher to bring insight,
For preaching unto the people.
For which causes me to suffer,
But I’m never to be ashamed;
Knowing Christ will always buffer,
In continuing to be proclaimed.
For I know whom I have believed,
I’m able to remain on guard;
The salvation that I received,
Entrusted till earth has been charred
Copyright © 2025 Richard Newton Sherrer
The Value of the Bible
2 Timothy 4:1-5
I charge you before the Lord,
To judge the quick and the dead;
In His presence to afford,
The bread of life to be fed.
Preach the Word for the reason,
Having patience and teaching;
For in or out of season,
Of its value for preaching.
Time is near they won’t endure,
Sound teaching but itching ears;
As their passion will allure.
False doctrine in casting fears.
For they will become uncouth,
Wander towards myths and fables;
No longer hearing the truth,
And built up from arousals.
Always be sober-minded,
And endure your suffering;
Not to become blind-sided,
Use Scripture for anchoring.
Copyright © 2025 Richard Newton Sherrer