239 The Wall of Truth

4.9.1989 (from Edith Schaeffer’s talk) III (from Nehemiah)

The wall of truth is broken down;

  the stones lay scattered in the dust.

All those who come to build it up

  are met with mocking and mistrust.

They pray, ‘O God, we are despised,’

  then with a mind to work, they build.

They shake the dust off of the stones

   and work until the gaps are filled.

Their enemies conspire now,

  determined they will hinder them.

They pray again and set a watch

  to; day and night, look out for them.

But when they hear the lies enough

  that they’re failing and it’s no use,

Discouragement exposes them

  To all their enemy’s abuse.

But told again, ‘Remember Him,

  Be not afraid and fight the war,’