Listen to what I have to say;

Because what I must speak is true,

So you no longer go astray.

What idol has revealed such things?

As God loving a Persian prince;

While the plan of the Lord brings,

Loss of the Babylon defense.

He will use all of His might,

Against the Babylonians;

While waiting till it is night,

And become the new champions.

I alone have spoken to God,

Who will help make us succeed;

As long as we honor and laud,

He will be giving what we need.

So come here and listen to this,

In every desert we face;

There shall be an ocean of bliss,

God has an oasis of grace.

I have spoken right from the start,

From the time it has taken place;

Nothing private but from the heart,

Nothing that ever brings disgrace.

The Lord will teach you what is best,

And lead you to where you should go;

Ensuring that you pass the test,

And tell you what you need to know.

If you listened to His commands,

Your peace would flow like a river;

Never running dry like the sands,

Or cold nights that make you shiver.

Your righteousness like waves on a sea,

Your children would be like the sand;

For an oasis brings His decree,

A safe haven where you will stand.

C Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer