The Tempter's Fall - a poem by Andrew Horton - 24 Oct 2006

- by Andrew Horton

Sin stood there, mighty, looming, Old ways haunting, due resuming, Nothing left in strength or might, A little hope, but little fight, Stuck against the corner wall, Tempter tempting... tempting fall... No way forward, no way back, Full on enemy, full on attack. Rescue needed, salvation pleaded, Scripture’s warning; warning heeded... Scripture’s hope and Scripture’s light, Sudden turn in style of fight:   Weary soldier, down on knees, Firing heavenwards, mercy pleas, Devil rattled, Devil flees. The Word, the prayers, combine with ease. Angels attending, a saint depending, A broken spirit, carefully mending, A work of Grace, so soul relieving, Another reason to keep believing... No promise this life’s trials will cease, Just precious glimpse of Heaven’s peace.   Inspired by the book of James 4:7-8