“A house divided ‘gainst itself
Can’t stand” is said in passing
Who spoke it first? Abe Lincoln? Or
The “President”
Whose “term” is everlasting (Mt 12:25)

Big Arnold’s “I’ll be back!” is quoted
Lots by gals and guys
But One both promised AND fulfilled
“They’ll kill Him; then
In three days He will rise” (Mk 9:31)

Quote: “With great pow’r comes great
Responsibility”- Inspired!
A Peter Parker paraphrase
“To whom is given much
Much then will be required” (Lk 12:48)

A Kansan’s quip, “There’s no place like home!”
Expressed by longing faces
Recalls a pledge impressing hope
“My Father’s Home
Has many dwelling places” (Jn 14:2)

The title “greatest in the world”
Is claimed by only some
Augustus, Trajan, Genghis Kahn
Yet once a Rabbi dared to claim
“The world I’ve overcome” (Jn 16:33)

D’you think that quote, “to find yourself
Is to lose yourself” sounds squalid?
This Gandhi quote falls short of Christ’s:
“Who’d lose their life
For Me, will find it” solid (Mt 16:25)

That golden “Love your neighbor” phrase
Has gotten massive cover
Yet Christ commands a greater rule
“As I’ve loved you
So you must love each other” (Jn 13:34)

By many tongues His words resound
Like, “Turn the other cheek”
“No greater love”; “Be not afraid”
“Ask and you’ll receive”…
His echoes free, enflame, and guide… all those who dare to seek