Graduation poem

Au Revoir,

Today, the whole world stands at attention
The Church assembles radiant with appreciation
Heaven rings with the noise of celebration
The elements of nature nod in deep affirmation
“God is organizing a promotion”
At your finger tip lays divine elevation

And as we all witness this valediction
We applaud your courage and determination
We thank God for your redemption and salvation
Your profound and commendable perspiration
In the day and hour of academic aspiration
Soon you will enter your manifestation

We cherish our moments together every semester
When we fellowship with God our father
When we read, talk, sing and eat as brother/sister
So sweet it’s like we should continue forever
So rich our hearts grow fonder under this shelter
You are beloved, brethren, you’re tender

But as you step out into the evil world
Never forget to go with your blazing sword
Never neglect the efficacy of His precious blood
So you don’t fall into sin’s shameful mud
“Watch and pray”, warns your Lord
Because the way to hell is broad

Keep aglow the Holy-Ghost fire
Which was kindled in the days of your hire
When you trusted with intense desire
Your saviour whom you did admire
Should it backfire, never retire
But rewire to the messiah

But to you who gave nothing away
Because you so long delay
And went astray
The Lord has this to say:
“Make right your way and pray,
Before Him your all lay today”

Serve Him wherever you may go
Give, unreservedly sow
Don’t relax you have a deadly foe
Don’t sit; you could be shot with an arrow
It’s not safe to lie low
Work, let the light in you show.