One of the Ten

for John-Mark, whose testimony inspired me

Sodom and Gomorrah were under attack
To the Lord Abraham cried,
"If you find ten men in the wickedness
Will you save the city alive?"

The Lord answered back, "I will" and yet,
Not ten of the righteous were found.
No one was living for Jehovah's name
So the city burned to the ground.

My countryland is under attack
For sin and pride abound.
But here, as in Sodom, the Lord's eyes search
To see if the righteous be found.

The Lord calls, "Be of good courage and strength
And boldly for me take a stand.
For if there are people that live by my Word
Then I will heal your land."

I struggle to put away my pride--
The "what will they think of me?"
My own desires of flesh I lay
At the foot of Calvary

And say to the Lord, "You, I obey.
I'll stand for the truth of Your word.
I'll give You all and take Your hope
To those who've never heard."

My countryland is under attack
For many laugh at sin.
But I've made my choice; what will you do?
Will you be one of the ten?