"Speak Out For Jesus"

This poem, by an unknown author, challenges my heart today!

     "You talk about your business, your bonds and stock and gold;
And in all worldly matters, you are so brave and bold.
      But why are you so silent about salvation's plan?
Why don't you speak for Jesus, and speak out like a man?

      You talk about the weather, and the crops of corn and wheat;
You speak of friends and neighbors that pass along the street;
      You call yourself a Christian, and like the gospel plan ----
Then why not speak for Jesus, and speak out like a man?

      Are you ashamed of Jesus and the story of the Cross,
That you lower His pure banner and let it suffer loss?
      Did you forget His suffering?  Did He die for you in vain?
If not, then live and speak for Jesus, and speak out like a man?

      I'd like to tell the story sweet of Jesus, wouldn't you?
To help some other folks to meet their Saviour, wouldn't you?
      I'd like to travel all the way to where I'd hear my Jesus say,
"You've helped my work along today."  I'd like that.  Wouldn't you?"

So let us keep telling the sweet story of Jesus, and as we prepare our hearts for the coming Lord's Day, may we listen for the Master's voice and be quick to answer -- "Here am I, Lord, send me"!