The Poetry of Ann Margetson

THE LAW OF TITHING
When we live the law of tithing with the right attitude of mind,
There will be no greater blessings of joy that we will ever find,
Always pay it with a true grateful heart to our Father up above,
Be able to give willingly and then feel of God's everlasting love.

Do we really know of the blessings to us so freely given,
Those other than the great prize of the open windows of heaven?
Paying an honest tithe enlists us in Father's army on His side,
Holding high the true gospel banner, our joy unable to hide.

We are touched by the spirit, feel a oneness with God above,
Our faith will strengthen, then know of God's perfect love,
As our testimony grows, our spirituality continually grows
And people will know we are for our God, for it shows.

Pay an honest tithing, and so be always for our King,
Be free from bondage that not paying tithing will bring,
Enter the House of the Lord, let those windows open wide
And the Lord one day in His mercy will let you see inside.

M Ann Margetson
Copyright December 17, 2001

ONLY TEN PER CENT
When I consider the blessings that come my way,
The good gifts that the Lord gives me every day,
I marvel at His great goodness and His loving care,
And most of all, even for me he's always been there.

Now what does He ask of us, His children here below?
To keep His commandments, love and kindness show,
We are to pay one tenth of our increase while here on earth,
And He will give us more blessings of incredible worth.

Only one tenth, when everything I have is His not mine,
How can I say no to Him and think everything is fine,
A tenth of all I have I'll freely return to my Heavenly king.
I know this is not at all a hard or impossible thing.

If we have the strength to live the great law of tithing now,
When the times comes that Christ returns and every knee bow,
We will be there beside Him, welcoming with wide open arms
And when all hell breaks loose we'll feel the peace that calms.

Just one tenth is all He asked, please remember that today,
Remember the promises that at some time will came our way,
Have the windows of heaven open and shine down on you,
Because all He asks in ten percent, that He is sure you can do.

M Ann Margetson
Copyright November 29, 2001

Oh dear, this morning I really overslept,
I have to wash and dress, so prayers I’ll miss,
For scripture reading there is no time at all,
No time to give the children and spouse a kiss.

I have worked hard all the week through,
There’s housework and many repairs to complete,
So, if just this week to church I do not go,
The Lord will understand if the saints I don’t meet.

This week something went wrong with the car,
For just this once my tithing I will not pay,
I’ll make it up before the end of the year I know,
There is a bonus coming, I’ll catch up that day.

I was so cold and shivering with chill and cold,
Only tea and coffee were available to me,
Just one cup to warm me through that is all,
The Lord would not want me to freeze, would He!

The wedding of friends from my childhood days,
Bubbling champagne for each and every toast,
Orange juice would do for me I was sure,
But I did not want to upset my friend and host.

Satan is the prompter when these things you hear,
Please don’t listen, or no warning signs ignore,
Listen to the sweeter voice, do the right thing,
Put God first, stay true and Him only adore.

M. Ann Margetson
© October 8, 2000
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