So cages came with grating doors And bars to hold men fast, To shut them in, and others out While life on earth shall last. No living soul but knows the cage That bars of sin surround. Where sorrows, sickness, pain and woe With heartaches do abound; But Christ will break all iron, bars That ne'er for man were built. If we'll apply the precious Blood That He at Calv'ry spilt.
Cages with bars, for men and birds, Were never meant to be, ‘ For God's creative hand formed both To be forever free; The birds, to soar the air at will, And nest in boughs of trees, Man, to dress the Garden fair, And worship on his knees; To have dominion o'er the earth And do God's perfect will; To live in sweet obedience God's purpose to fulfill. But Satan by a subtle plan The heart of man beguiled. Caused him to doubt God's blessed Word, On whom all truth had smiled. Sin entered; quickly came the curse On man and bird and beast, 'Til naught escaped the devil's mark, From greatest e'en to least. 'Twas then the roses took on thorns, And weeds began to grow. The beasts to snarl, men's hearts to hate, And every evil know.
These verses have a story. Written by a godly woman who was interested in the souls of men, they were sent to a prisoner in San Quentin whose heart was touched by their message. Eventually this man was saved; his life was transformed by God’s power; and he came out of prison to start a work for the Lord of rescuing young juvenile delinquents and leading them to Christ. He is Phil Thatcher, found er of New life Youth Camps of Sac ramento, California. Upon her death, the author of this poem willed it with her other writings to Mr. Thatcher. B I O L A Biota’s Stewardship representatives are able to assist you in any personal estate problems. When the Bible Insti tute of Los Angeles is remembered in your Will, legal assistance is procured when necessary, to assure the proper documents are prepared. For confidential and competent coun sel, address: Stewardship Department The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Inc. 558 South Hope Street Los Angeles 17, Californio (Request the new free publication "THE CHRISTIAN’S WILL.’’) 16
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