Stand By Your Man Poem by Michael P. Johnson

Uphold, your shepherd’s hand in prayer
Show each in Christ how much you care
When work is shared by all at hand
Shepherds so helped are sure to stand


It’s Satan’s ploy to take the head
For once removed the flock will shed
When in God’s church we stand one man
United foils the devil’s plan


Yet some may think that they should stand
But just one king can rule a land
Humble yourself as well you might
Then help your shepherd win the fight


God’s church is not a one man’s show
From just one dropp no rivers flow
Though single tears true saints have cried
From such! Christ forms His righteous bride


A church can stand or it can fall
To serve is still Salvation’s call
God’s work is here for “ALL” to do
Not just left to the same old few


But stand as one give God your best
The Lord is sure to do the rest
Good fruit will grow throughout the vine
And all who serve may drink life’s wine


To stand as one must all agree
To rid our selves each one of “ME”
For “ME” is self and good for nought
We’re not our own we’ve all been bought


Stand by your man and stand erect
Look first to Christ then His elect
Best lend a hand when asked of you
Many are called God chooses few.