Lord, close our mouths to lies and gossip,
To crushing words and crafty deceit;
Let evil thoughts die unsaid,
No bitter water from springs of life.

Lord, loosen our tongues to praise your name,
Among the brethren, in the church;
But, more, to speak where none have heard
The gospel truth that fully saves.

—JRMatheny

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J. Randal Matheny

Servant of the Lord at GoSpeak

Randal and his wife have lived and worked in Brazil since 1984. They have three children, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Randal's a lefty, a chocolate lover, an author and a poet.

Latest posts by J. Randal Matheny (see all)

• The sin of distraction - 2016-09-26
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• Plodding or planing? - 2016-08-29