What Company Do You Keep? Poem by Michael P. Johnson

In palace, sewer or in a pew
Satanic hoards wait out of view
Within man’s bowels the devils lurk
Tempting God’s sheep to evil work

If we don’t lead a life of prayer
We’ll swear no demons dwell in there
They live in fear thriving on doubt
But fasting prayer will drive them out

God’s righteous way we must pursue
Else, will remain a silent few
Yet though they keep their profiles low
In Jesus’ name they too must go

Without the Truth God’s Christ and Son
There’s not a lot that can be done
But with His Flame inside our heart
We’ll see how swift demons depart

Yet lost amidst hell’s darkest powers
The world is chained in Satan’s towers
She needs to flee his evil camp
Guided by Christ Salvation’s Lamp

God’s awesome Truth will turn the tide
He comes to shine from deep inside
The Holy Ghost God’s Liquid Light
Will help and comfort through the night

Living by faith, we’ll see him grow
Thriving; in resplendent glow
From tattered rags and filthy soul
We’ll rise in glory saved and whole

Once free of chains that had us bound
Before hell’s realm we’ll stand our ground
Knowing The Truth we’ll never stray
Nor fail through Christ to win the day