The gods of ancient people
Of Egypt and of Rome:
Each nation had their tribal gods
Which they could call their own.
The Grecians had their Jupiter
The Canaanites had Baal
And sacrifice of beast and babe
Is not allowed to fail.
The pagan gods demanded all
Both little ones and grain
The god’s demands left all the poor
With never hope of gain
The tribal gods were greedy gods
And took what people had
They only cared if men were rich
But never good or bad
The tribal gods were vengeful gods
Oppressing poor and meek
Their help seemed only for the strong
But never for the week
For centuries men served the gods
Through bitter bondage sore
And no relief was ever felt
But only bondage more
The God who ruled above them all
A different, kinder God
Who thought of more than sacrifice
Nor asked for human blood
A God Who looked for truth and right
A God Who mercy knew
Demanding of the powerful
That they show mercy too
He did not take things from the poor
And give them to the strong
This God had sent the sun and rain
Through generations long
This God, unrecognized by man
The One they did not see
Who freely gave through passing years
Ungrateful though men be
But God did see in sinful man
That justice was not done
Unlike the gods of ancient Ur
Jehovah sent His Son
The blood of men He did not ask
Of beasts would not suffice
But God Himself took our guilt
Himself our Sacrifice
And now in every nation
This message being spoken
With every where the ancient rule
Of demons being broken
For every place the gospel comes
Proclaiming Jesus’ reign
We see that Jesus Name and Might
Is breaking Satan’s chain
And still the ancient powers
Contesting every gain
Will not submit to Jesus’ rule
Or recognize His reign
But powers will be broken
Of evil and of night
And every evil vanquished
When Jesus comes in might
Hi Dad,
I really enjoyed this poem. Thank you