Sardis

Though the skin be supple,

the heart is stone,

though the eyes are open,

you are as dry as bone

the sun shines down on your bright faces,

you appear alive in public places,

a smile here; a kind gesture there,

but He who made you sees you bare.

you are dead and only breathing,

even breath is a gift you are gracefully receiving

Open your eyes, listen with your ears,

let all who desire Him fall down in tears

the mind is fickle and the flesh is weak

everyday your spirit grows bleak

while on the outside you beam

the words tidy themselves so as to seem

you are fine, heaven-bound, and getting by

when deep down you are not ready to die

Jesus is Lord and is to be glorified with your life

seek Him, desire Him, and pray for love

for only by the Spirit will you be able to change...

then He will breathe life into these dry bones.