Poetry With A Mission

...a thought provoking poetical exercise.

With a flurry, an air of arrogance, and pride written all over his sour face,
Satan (and his entourage) swept into the studio as if they owned the place.
He signalled to one of his henchmen to take his cape as he slid into a chair,
His body language threatening, his stare penetrating, his lips curled in a snare.

“Shall we begin?” he demanded more than questioned, fingers tapping impatiently,
His equally evil looking henchmen lurking in the background menacingly.
Thick eyebrows lifted in unison with his chin, clearly conveying, “I’m waiting,”
A nervous twitch or two, and a jiggling foot, his impatience accentuating.

Ray had not been looking forward to this interview — a most unpleasant task,
And had been very nervously mulling over exactly what questions to ask.
But duty and opportunity called, so he prayed for strength, wisdom and self-control,
Knowing that this interview would be no walk in the park, no carefree summer stroll.

Ray coughed into his fist. “May I call you Lucifer?” he asked diplomatically,
To which Satan gave a quick nod, barely interested in such formality.
‘Prince of Darkness’ would have suited him better, but he wasn’t going to argue,
For the more time he wasted being interviewed, the less wickedness he could pursue.

“What’s your main objective?” Ray began. Satan grinned at his cohorts. “Total control.
Nothing but world domination. I want the hearts and minds of every living soul.”
He chuckled to himself thinking of those already conquered, now lost in their graves,
And those currently hooked on his many snares — willingly intoxicated slaves.

“How will you achieve such, Lucifer?” “Via signs and wonders,” Satan replied, “Tricks, lies,
I’m already well on the way there, which most of earth’s inhabitants don’t realize.
Eventually my One World Government will have everyone within my reach,
And I, via certain pawns, will remove civil/religious liberty and free speech.”

“Christians won’t fall for that,” Ray chimed. Satan grinned again. “Quite the opposite is clear,
They’re already thinking that gaining power politically is God’s idea.
You see, unbeknown to them, they’ll be my Trojan vehicle, implementing my will,
But convinced that they’re doing God’s will,” and Satan laughed out loud at his guile and skill.

“I can fool Christians as much as non-Christians, get them on a track that will suit me,
And that’s exactly my plan, given many have an interest politically.
Many sincerely believe that Church and State should be combined, which aids me greatly,
For that’s how I’ve been successful before, but this time, I’ll be so universally.”

“With Church and State separate and working well, I’m limited in what I can achieve,
Hence why I’ve been busy conning Christians, who, if you told them this, such wouldn’t believe.”
Satan laughed out loud again. “Gullible aren’t they? So quick to forget history,
And that God said His kingdom is not of this world; won’t mix unholy with holy.”

Ray swallowed hard and thought about his next question sure to get a savage retort,
And he knowing only too well that each day a battle for our hearts and minds is fought.
“Why do you hate Christians so much?” Ray almost stammered, trying to keep eye contact
And bracing himself for the way in which he was sure that the devil would react.

Satan’s reaction caught him by surprise. “It’s more the committed Christians I hate,
That’s why I’ve used Christians to persecute Christians, or to even seal their fate.
Yes, it’s the committed ones that really anger me, those who’re faithful to their Lord,
Hence my attempts to annihilate them, which relevant history books record.”

“My plans haven’t changed one bit. Consult your Bible, Revelation chapter thirteen,
I’m after those Commandment keepers, Revelation chapter twelve, verse seventeen.
Check out Revelation chapter fourteen, verse twelve, if wishing more confirmation,
But rest assured I’m on their tail, and I’ll use Christians again without hesitation.”

“I’m confused,” Ray declared, “Weren’t those Christians who killed other Christians committed
too?”
“No, Ray, just zealously deluded,” Satan responded, “Biblically askew.
God never told the Israelites to slaughter their own, nor Christians theirs, let me say,
And going by God’s Word (New Testament more so) violence just isn’t Christ’s way.”

Ray battled to regain his composure, for such he hadn’t expected to hear,
At least not from the devil, who was looking more relaxed, though still sporting a sneer.
He clearly knows God’s Word, Ray thought to himself — after all, that’s how he can twist it,
And thereby take Christians off track, who wrong in God’s name then invariably commit.

“Truly committed Christians never persecute or kill,” Satan reiterated,
“It’s only Christians with a certain mindset who’re both blinded and agitated.
It’s the act of deluded zealots, or the ignorant who’ve put their trust in men,
Humans that I use to achieve my ends, and shortly, via a legislative pen.”

“Tell me,” Ray asked, still a little confused, “Don’t such Christians keep God’s Commandments
too?”
Satan laughed. “Might like to think so,” he said, “And I guess that to a degree they do.
But not as explicitly laid down — plus, men have made changes historically,
And let me add, when you violate one, you violate the lot, effectively.”

“So God’s Law still stands then?” Ray asked knowingly. “Of course! Why else did Christ come
and die?
Such is proof that it couldn’t be abolished, that its requirements still apply.
Hence why I’m after committed Commandment keepers, for they, uphold such correctly,
A Law I hate,” Satan snarled, “Hence why I’m trying to discredit it zealously.”

“Why so zealously?” Ray questioned. “It’s the standard of Christian conduct,” Satan replied,
“It shows how to live, convicts of sin — in other words, it’s how sin’s identified.
The less Christians realize this the better,” Satan spat, “Lest their God get more glory,
Besides,” Satan added, “The last thing I’m wanting is Christians living righteously.”

“But aren’t they covered by grace?” Ray again questioned Satan, though not ignorantly.
“Not if they ignore God’s Law,” Satan chortled, “Though many think they are, which suits me.
Lawlessness shows rebellion, that they’re not really genuine — simply a taker,
In other words, they don’t really want to conform to the desires of their Maker.”

“As I said before, such suits me, because these Christians may not live eternally,
They’re just living a lie, they’re simply caught up in a false sense of security.
If they consulted their Bible diligently, they would soon see differently,
For the blood of Christ doesn’t cover those who’re continuing to sin willingly.”

“Hebrews chapter ten, verses twenty six and seven, if I remember rightly,
It’s there in black and white, not that I should be mentioning all this actually.
You see, grace covers sinners, not sin, for God can’t excuse sin — He simply forgives,
And those He forgives are those in whom the fruits are seen, and in whom the Spirit lives.”

“After all, it’s the Spirit that sanctifies, changes, brings one into line with God’s will,
That’s how the requirements of God’s moral Law one is enabled to fulfil.
True Christians walk obediently — such is a love response, it shows a grateful heart,
Hence why the acceptance of God’s free gift of grace is just the beginning, a start.”

Satan was beginning to look uncomfortable. Now he changed tack, his sneer back,
And he leaned forward more menacingly, about to launch another verbal attack.
“The faithful ones know all this,” he spat again, “And preach it! That’s why I hate them so,
They’re a spanner in my works, as it’s information I don’t want Christians to know.”

“The more I can take with me the better,” Satan barked, to the approval of his mates,
“So folk can preach grace all day long, but woe the one who their life truly consecrates.
By that I mean, those who walk in harmony with God’s Law, and whom I truly hate,
For they’re the ones who will get what I won’t, nor those who nothing but grace propagate.”

“Yes, it’s those committed Commandment keepers I’m gunning for,” Satan reminded,
“Not those Christians who are lukewarm, worldly, willingly disobedient, blinded.
The latter I can use for my own ends, despite their professed Christianity,
And,” Satan added, “It’s often within their ranks that I work most successfully.”

Ray sensed the interview had come to an end as Satan had signalled for his cape;
He rose from his chair, and as he did, he snatched at the studio’s still whirring tape.
“Your word against mine,” he cackled, flinging the tape to his henchmen, “And don’t forget,
As far as my cleverness goes, and End-time plans, you haven’t seen anything yet!”

Despite Satan’s behaviour, and the presence of his henchmen, Ray couldn’t hold back,
For courage under fire was something this young Christian interviewer didn’t lack.
“No doubt you’ll get your way for a time, but how do you feel about your fiery end?
And going by God’s Word, which you seem to know so well, that time’s just around the bend.”

Satan spun on his heels, and if looks could kill, Ray would’ve gone to an early grave,
But thanks to his guardian angel no doubt, it was only a horrid close shave.
For the first time since his hurried entrance, Satan seemed lost for words, face red with rage,
And as he stood there lividly laser-eyed, that moment in time must’ve seemed an age.

The air was pregnant with expectation. “Like I said, you haven’t seen anything yet!!”
“Maybe so,” Ray replied, “But nor have you, for Christ will gain the upper hand, don’t forget.
You may have your successes, your time in the sun, and no doubt you’ll ensnare many more,
But your days are numbered, as are the days of all who aid you, and disregard God’s Law.”

“Not without a fight!” Satan bellowed. “A fight you won’t win,” Ray shot back, standing his
ground,
“For soon you will experience the wrath of the Lamb, and flaming fire will surround.”
Satan turned on his heels again, and midst profanities, left as quick as he came,
Furious that not just at the cross, but once again, Christ the victory would claim.

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Dear friend, though saved by grace and grace alone, we’re told to walk according to God’s will,
For we’re His ambassadors, a light to the world, vessels the Spirit wants to fill.
Though sanctification is the work of a lifetime, that process begins today,
That is, the moment we accept Christ as our Saviour, and contritely, “Forgive me,” pray.

God’s Word clearly tells us that those who truly love Him will keep His Law, willingly,
The Spirit enabling, God’s grace covering our shortfall, granting eternity.
Though we can’t work our way to Heaven, we’re still to live obediently, lawfully,
And the only way to do that is joyfully, explicitly, and faithfully.

By Lance Landall


“For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Rom 8:7, ESV).





Note: Collier's Encyclopedia — Saturday, seventh day of the week.

What's A Day Between Friends?

A gentle breeze tugged at Dan’s slightly greying hair as he stood staring out to sea,
Seemingly oblivious to the seagulls riding the back of a southerly.
Thinking it time he headed back, he turned t’wards a path winding its way down the hill,
His eyes on the returning fishing boats, and the threatening clouds and growing swell.

As he neared the little thatched cottage he’d made his home, he was greeted by a friend,
Who, attending a wedding close by, had enquired if he could stay the weekend.
Naturally Dan had agreed, more than happy to have a little company,
And there they sat, engaged in conversation, midst mouthfuls of toast and spaghetti.

Dan looked up. “It’s really nice to see you again, Mel, great you’re staying the weekend,
And lest I’ve not mentioned it before, I really appreciate you as a friend.
Though you keep Sunday as your Sabbath, and I, the seventh day, you still act the same,
Not letting that difference affect our relationship — love being your drive and aim.”

“Well, Dan”, Mel replied, “Only bigotry would have it any other way, and hey,
I really value our friendship too, and how you, the same love and tolerance display.
Especially being a sabbatarian, for minorities oft get ridiculed,
Usually as a result of ignorance, or bias, which ill feeling has oft fueled.”

“Yes”, Dan sighed, “I guess that’s the price one pays for going against the tide or a trend,
Which is terribly sad, for it shouldn’t be like that. I find such hard to comprehend.
After all, God allows all to choose their own path, to walk as their conscience dictates,
And the likes of ridicule, prejudice or persecution, absolutely hates.”

“Which is why I don’t believe any day as a day of rest should be legislated,
But rather, all should be free to worship on the day of their choice, un-frustrated.”
I agree”, Mel chipped in, “For once the State gets involved in such matters, it’s all down hill,
And surely history provides us with enough evidence of the related ill.”

“Yes,” Dan agreed in turn, “It certainly does, but people seem to forget the past,
And trying to get them to see beyond their grooves is nigh on an impossible task.
Seems some think that things will be different this time ’round via a Church and State wedding,
Which is folly at its worst — and more so — given the way that things are now heading.”

“After all, certain laws have been introduced that are impinging on liberty,
Which makes a return to the past under such an alliance even more likely.
And adding to that likelihood too, is all that behind the scenes activity,
That suggests another power is behind those powers governing currently.”

“And adding to this”, Mel chipped in again, “Are intolerant militant Christians,
Who, if they got their way, would legislate this or that, enacting grievous sins.
And were Sunday on their agenda as a day of rest, it wouldn’t be long before
Worshiping or resting on any other day would be prohibited by law.”

“Even if there was a universal acceptance of such, such would still be wrong,
For given time, such wouldn’t make allowances for dissenters amongst the throng.
And because that’s where things can lead to, Dan, it’s why I believe and act as I do,
Along with the fact that acting any other way is contrary to Scripture too.”

Dan shifted his empty plate to one side. “I’m so glad that we’re in agreement, Mel,
I’ve never understood why the anti-sabbatarian stance has been so shrill.
Personally, I’m all for healthy debate, for such there should be — but bigotry?
No, such is something that should never be seen within the ranks of Christianity.”

“Even if Sabbatarians were legalists, which I don’t believe is the case,
And even if Saturday observance only belonged to that ancient Jewish race,
Which once again, I don’t believe is the case, such isn’t grounds for treating folk poorly,
And nor is it grounds for trampling on their rights, nor anyone else’s, quite frankly.”

“But despite civil/religious liberties currently, and the right to free speech,
There’re those who act like there shouldn’t be such, and for the rights of others seem to reach.
And should they get their way, it would be goodbye to debate, and welcome Church and State,
An enforced universal religion — loss of freedom and liberty learnt too late.”

Now Mel shifted his plate to one side. “Dan, there’s no shame in being a minority,
In fact, right throughout history, God’s faithful have always been a minority.
Besides, God looks at the heart, our treatment of others, for there, lies one’s true intent,
In other words, our true condition, and whether the Spirit is truly present.”

“I’ve always enjoyed our discussions regarding the Saturday, Sunday issue,
And I appreciate your frankness, and that you must say what you feel you need to.
Such is the way God intended things be, as that’s the nature of loving concern,
For only via being approached and challenged, and exposed to things, do we grow and learn.”

“As far as Saturday and Sunday go, all must choose, not follow some majority,
Regardless of whether that majority keeps Sunday or Saturday, quite frankly.
Our course must be determined by God’s Word alone, and not some herd mentality,
Nor any power, and more so one that’s looking to rule all universally.”

“Yes”, Dan echoed, “For religion is a personal thing, and must come from one’s heart;
It should never be enforced, legislated, hence why Church and State should stay apart.
Thus rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, (where it doesn’t conflict with our Lord),
And rendering unto God what is God’s, for here on Earth, man’s rule will always be flawed.”

“Okay, who’s doing the dishes?”

By Lance Landall

“…we have had occasion to investigate the results of the works of specialists in  chronology and we have never found one of them that has ever had the slightest doubt about the continuity of the weekly cycle since long before the Christian era.”

" There has been no change in our calendar in past centuries that has affected in any way the cycle of the week."
James Robertson, DAE, Letter, March 12,1932, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC

The Sabbath Change

Why Christians began keeping Sunday instead of the biblical seventh day Sabbath — Saturday.

Collier's Encyclopedia: Saturday, seventh day of the week.

The city of Rome had a large Jewish population. Following the death of the Roman Emperor Nero (AD 68), a reawakened Jewish desire to be free from Roman rule [to be an independent nation] exploded in violent uprisings almost everywhere.
Two major Jewish revolts against Roman rule took place in AD 66 and AD 135.
The Roman Emperors, Vespasian (AD 69-79) and Titus [elder son of Vespasian] (AD 79-81), crushed the first Jewish revolt, and the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 117-138) crushed the second Jewish revolt.
As a result of the rebellious Jewish behaviour the Roman government introduced a number of measures to punish them and keep them in check. Firstly, the Emperor Vespasian made the Jews pay a tax simply for being Jews. This tax was later increased by the Emperor Domitian [son of Vespasian] (AD 81-96) and then by Emperor Hadrian. Emperor Vespasian also abolished the Sanhedrin [the highest Jewish Council] and the office of High Priest, and forbade the Jews to worship at their temple site. Then Emperor Hadrian, whose military forces had suffered many casualties because of the Jewish uprising, outlawed in AD 135 the practice of the Jewish religion, particularly Sabbath-keeping [the biblical 7th day Saturday Sabbath (Ex 20:8-11; Gen 2:2,3)].
The trouble the Jews had caused made the general Roman population feel very angry towards them too. Many Roman authors began attacking the Jews by knocking their beliefs, especially Sabbath-keeping.
Christians who also kept the biblical 7th day Saturday Sabbath (Acts 17:2), soon became very worried that they might be identified with the Jews, and thus become the next target of Roman anger. After all, the Emperor Nero had once unfairly blamed Christians for the burning of the city of Rome [which actually took place in AD 64].
Soon Christian authors also began knocking Jewish beliefs, and distancing themselves as much as possible from them. As a conseqence, many Christians, especially those living in the city of Rome under the watchful eyes of Emperor Hadrian, began to observe Sunday [the 1st day of the week] as their Sabbath instead of Saturday, hoping that by doing so, it would act in their favour. The Christian church at Rome was largely made up of Gentile members [non-Jews] (Rom 11:13) who were strongly influenced by pagan practices such as sun worship with its Sun Day, unlike the Jerusalem church where the members were virtually all Jews who were deeply committed to their religious traditions which included the 7th day Saturday Sabbath. Thus, changing to Sunday observance came easier to church members at the church in Rome. The Christian church thus began its serious slide into apostasy (2 Tim 4:3,4; 1 Tim 4:1; Gal 1:8,9; James 2:10; Matt 7:22,23; 15:9).
Let’s digress for a moment.
In the days of the apostles, each church congregation selected its own officers [overseers/elders/bishops = Pastors (Titus 1:5-7; Acts 20:17,28; 14:23)] and regulated its own affairs, even though the Christian church in general was seen as one universal body (Eph 4:3-6). However, as the church began to loose its way, it not only moved further away from God’s truths, but also from its high standards of personal conduct. Many converts in Rome were well educated and had wealth and influence. Popularity and personal power began more and more to determine the choice of leaders, who, first assumed [to claim more than one is due] increasing authority within the local church, and then, sought to extend their authority over neighbouring churches (Acts 20:29,30). Thus leadership thought only of ruling the church instead of serving it (James 3:16; Luke 14:11). The church at Rome early developed into the largest church system which meant that the Bishop of Rome directed the largest body of Christians. Eventually, this very influential church at Rome promoted itself (vigorously) as the one that all the churches should agree with in matters of faith and doctrine, and that its bishop should be honored above all other bishops.
Cyprian (who died about AD 258) is considered the founder of the Roman church hierarchy. It was he who made the claim that Peter the apostle had founded [setup, established] the church in Rome, that the Bishop of Rome should therefore be honored above all other bishops, and that his opinions and decisions should always prevail [overrule all others] (1 John 4:1,3; 2 John 7).
Now to get back to the story.
The Bishop of Rome was very active in influencing Christians to observe Sunday instead of Saturday and was very successful due to the influence and authority he and the church at Rome wielded. Many Christians actually complained that the bishop should stop imposing his views on other Christians.
As time went by, another Roman Emperor appeared on the scene — Constantine the Great [his father was a devotee of the Sun God; his mother in later life was a zealous Christian]. Professing Christianity, Constantine pursued a policy of blending paganism and Christianity wherever he could in an effort to unite the diverse elements within the Empire and thus strengthen his kingdom which was beginning to full apart. Christianity thus became very popular under Constantine’s rule. More Gentiles came flooding into the church as a result, bringing with them, their pagan ideas and ways. By Constantine’s time the Day of the Sun [Sunday] had become very popular among both pagans and Christians.
Constantine therefore, in AD 321, introduced a law making Sunday a civil holiday, which effectively aided the Christian move to Sunday worship that had been occurring since Emperor Hadrian’s rule. Before Constantine’s Sunday Law, Sunday observance was not protected by civil legislation. Now Christians were able to observe Sunday without hindrance. As Christians now celebrated Sunday as “the Lord’s Day,” pagans celebrated it as the day of the Sun-god — just as Constantine had had in mind.
Under pagan Rome’s Emperor Constantine, church and state were linked, the church became subject to the state [came under its control or authority] and was made an instrument of state policy [helped in the carrying out of, or making of, government policy]. This reorganization of the political [secular] administration [managing] of the pagan Roman Empire became the pattern for the ecclesiastical administration [management] of the Roman church and its hierarchy.
Thus the seeds were sown for what would in due time become known as the Holy Roman Empire (with its popes) that would eventually arise out of the ruins [destruction] of the pagan Roman Empire (with its emperors). In a sense the pagan Roman Empire would continue to live on in Roman church form.
The eventual removal of the political [governing] capital from Rome to Constantinople, by Constantine in AD 330, left the Bishop of Rome pretty much free of imperial control [interference from emperors. Thus the bishop was more able to do his own thing].
A few years later, in AD 336, at the Council of Laodicea, Sunday observance instead of Saturday was introduced as church law by the Bishop of Rome [Canon 29 of this council specifies Judaizing (keeping the 7th day Saturday Sabbath) as the reason for avoiding Saturday Sabbath observance] (Dan 7:25; Rom 1:18).
Around AD 433 the synod of Sardica [a gathering of bishops at Sardica] assigned [gave, agreed to] the Bishop of Rome [pope] jurisdiction [authority] over all the city of Rome’s bishops or archbishops [heads of various provinces].
Later, the Emperor Justinian (AD 527-565), who strongly supported the Bishop of Rome, advanced the bishops interests [desires, plans] by issuing a decree in AD 533 declaring the Bishop of Rome to be the head of all the churches, although this decree did not become effective until AD 538, which was when the papacy finally acquired territorial rule and dominance.
Such was the way in which the Christian church was effectively hijacked and Sunday observance introduced in place of God’s 7th day Saturday Sabbath [along with many more wrongful introductions].
When Protestants [protesters] broke away from the Holy Roman Empire during the Protestant Reformation they still clung to the observance of the man-made Sunday Sabbath which tradition has not only seen them keep but also defend.
Bear in mind too, that not just the Sabbath Commandment was tinkered with.
Despite their attempts to remove themselves from apostasy and oppression via the Protestant Reformation, Protestants are now steering a course back to the very dangers of the past [both error and oppression] through the desire to join forces and let their voices be heard via the political arena in order to see changes brought about for the so-called better.
Hence the belief held by many that a similar scenario to that of the past is in the making — that is, that another political-religious but worldwide power ["beast"] will arise that will eventually force its will on all (Rev 13:11-18). An "image" [copy] of what went before. A power/system that God warns Christians to not be a part of lest they suffer His wrath too, for God at His coming will destoy both that system and all who embrace it (Rev 19:19-21; 14:9-11).
Hence the question: Has Protestantism been infiltrated? Could the old power in fact be steering the new from within and behind — both Church and State, that is — and will it eventually take over when the time is right? Check out the quotes that are under the following texts.


"He [the past power] shall speak words against the Most High [God; make pompous claims], shall wear out [persecute] the holy ones [Waldenses, etc], and shall attempt to change the sacred seasons [shape the course of history] and the law [God's Ten Commandments] ..." (Dan 7:25).

“Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon” (Rev 13:11, NKJV). Best you read the whole chapter.


"I see a very dark cloud on our horizon. And that dark cloud is coming from Rome."
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

"For over 200 years, the goal [of the Jesuits] has been the complete destruction of the United States Constitution. In the religious arena, the goal of the Jesuits is to wipe out any trace of Protestantism and other religions, and to restore worldwide domination by the pope."
Bill Hughes (From his book The Secret Terrorists)

"Moreover, the pope has thousands of secret agents worldwide. They include Jesuits, the Knights of Columbus, Knights of Malta, Opus Dei, and others. The Vatican's Intelligence Service and its field resources are second to none."
Dave Hunt, Amercan Baptist Historian

Regarding the book "The Transformation of the Republic" by C.T. Wilcox (2003) --
"An expose of Vatican and Jesuit intrigues and interference into the political structure of the United States and Europe. It contains shocking revelations and fully authenticated documentation, much of it hidden for almost 100 years, to support the conclusion that the United States has been transformed from a beacon of light and hope into an empire with beast-like tendencies and that the world is headed for a Vatican led and instigated cataclysm while it sleepwalks towards the edge." 

Regarding "beast-like tendencies" note Revelation 13:11-18.

And from the same book --
"The Jesuit Order is an association of highly organized warrior priests. They are politicians first and foremost and have been expelled from virtually every country they have had the opportunity to corrupt and destroy. Their modus operandi is political and educational infiltration and subversion and the fomenting of wars and revolutions in order to weaken and mold the target country into submissive pliability, to then be used to carry out their purpose of global ecclesiastically backed dictatorship. The United States is no exception to this."

If you trace up Masonry, through all its Orders, till you come to the grand tip-top head Mason of the World, you will discover that the dread individual and the Chief of the Society of Jesus [the Superior General of the Jesuit Order] are one and the same person.”
James Parton, American historian

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951)

"There is a de facto “secret government” operating nationally and internationally and involved in the highest circles of the U.S. government, exercising an impact over domestic policies and economics ranging between extreme influence to, at times, outright control. This extreme influence to outright control naturally includes the Presidency."
Mike Culbert

"Already the high priests, prayers and temples of the universal cult are with us. Curriculums are being drafted to indoctrinate our children in what John Rockefeller, Jr. calls “The Church of all People.”…The first step is to break down loyalty to a single religious faith…"
(Edith Kermit Roosevelt, First Lady of the U.S., 1901-1909)

(There are a few more quotes on my Quotes page that further bear out such behind the scenes activity)

Thus the following scenario:

Put simply, the Holy Roman Empire, (Papal Rome, which is effectively Pagan Rome in ecclesiastical form), whose desire and purpose has always been to rule the world alone, and who forced all to follow its dictates and dogma via persecution, and then death for those who wouldn’t comply, was crushed, (wounded), by the Reformation and Napoleon’s intervention.
Thus, it soon began picking itself up, and midst doing so, began counter Reformation measures, one being coming up with alternatives to those Bible prophecies that pointed to it as the “beast” — those alternatives, (Preterism and Futurism, come the Rapture), soon being swallowed by Protestantism which has been seriously infiltrated by Jesuits and Jesuit influences working from the inside out in order to bring about Protestantism’s downfall, and also the downfall of the American republic and constitution via gaining key positions politically, financially, militarily, education and media wise, etc, and thus usher in a worldwide return to Papal Rome rule.
The Jesuits also set about destroying any literature that they could get their hands on that they considered heretical. Hence why little remains today that actually and factually recounts what really went on during the reign of the Holy Roman Empire.
A new “beast,” (for two are mentioned in the books of Daniel and Revelation), being an infiltrated Protestant led political/religious Church and State push, will thus create an “image” of the old power, ("the first beast"), which the old is actually steering from within and behind until the right moment when it will take over altogether.
We need to bear in mind that for over one thousand years, the Holy Roman Empire was the most dominant organisation on the planet.




The following poem, (and a few others like it), are best read in conjunction with the poem directly above, (after the quotes and comments, that is); my poem Lawless Saints?; and the likes of those poems that surround (and including) the orange box entitled "God's Ten Commandments" (which is half way down my Christian poem list).

The Fickle, Blooper God

It appears that the God of the Bible is a fickle, blooper God — yes, as changeable as they come, and,
He prone to making mistakes, He not really quite in control of things, His abilities thus not so grand.
“Ops! I’ve changed the seventh day Sabbath to Sunday — and don’t worry too much about being obedient now,
And as for doctrinal beliefs and worship, just believe what you want to, and worship any old how.”

“Oh yes, do whatever for the sake of unity, and as far as the Protestant Reformation goes, well,
You Protestants protesteth too much — and here you are linking hands now — all that fuss amounting to nil.
I guess that you once took My Word too seriously, so just relax, chill out — and besides, you’re saved by grace,
So even if you’re still caught up in worldliness when I return, you’ll receive that promised heavenly place.”

See what I mean?

Well, at least going by what I’m seeing and hearing coming from Christians today, unlike the early Christian,
Who kept the Saturday Sabbath, and thus all the Commandments, aware of the Sabbath’s creation origin.
And then there was Paul who stated, “Circumcision is nothing…but keeping the Commandments of God is what matters,”
And yet, what do we find now? Both the seventh day Sabbath and the keeping of God’s Law in tatters...

A law that He wrote with His own finger!

Well, you may disagree over which day, or a Sabbath day at all, in fact — but one thing’s very clear to see:
Obedience full stop, let alone keeping God’s Ten Commandments, isn’t too hip within Christianity.
If folk believe that they’re saved by grace despite their continuing to wilfully sin, why would they obey?
Given that gratefulness hasn’t got many Christians walking obediently, at the end of the day.

Yes, seems those truths-cum-doctrines within God’s Word don’t figure now, that He has changed His mind regarding them all,
Hence folk are free to think whatever they like, and to just go by their feelings — in other words, it’s their call,
Not God’s — He no longer commanding, instructing or asking, or so some would have us believe, foolishly,
And thus God no longer the unchangeable God, but a fickle, blooper God, which doesn't make sense to me.

I mean, who wants a God like that? — “Didn’t work, so let’s chuck it out, try this instead” — yes, laughable, really,
Well, that’s if it wasn’t so serious, for the God I know, means what He says and knows what He’s doing, gladly.
Hence why the apostles kept the seventh day Sabbath after His death, and thus their Lord’s Commandments too,
For even though saved by grace, they knew the Sabbath and God’s Law has its place, which Satan’s sought to take askew.

Yes, “Keep me safe,” they cry, when about to board a plane, for example — their dress seductively immoral,
And so on, which seems a right old cheek to me, (just quietly), for their life with God’s Word-cum-will doesn’t gel.
And no wonder, for they don’t think obedience matters when it comes to their salvation, which is crazy,
Unless their God is rather fickle — changeable — granting heaven to both saints and sinners, effectively.

Well, God isn’t like that, nor that foolish, hence why His Law still stands, and His seventh day Sabbath, by the way,
For God never blessed another, nor hinted at another, and He rested in the tomb on that same day.
Yes, God knows what He’s doing, and wouldn’t change His Sabbath day because of some misuse, nor foolishly say:
“You’ll still get to Heaven though not doing My will,” for such defies logic, sanctions charades, let’s Christians play.

Yes, the Bible makes two things very clear: God takes His Law with its Sabbath Command very seriously,
His Sabbath Command being the only one that shows who the author of such a Law is, interestingly.
And the second thing is: Grace only covers sinners, not sin, not those who continue to wilfully sin,
For the only Christians going to Heaven are those who’re fully surrendered to God’s will-cum-genuine.

In other words, upholders of His truths — all of them — both in word and practice, they not prepared to compromise,
For those who do are pleasers of men, not God, and thus their unfaithfulness to Him clearly advertise.
And thereby, their unfitness for heaven, for betrayers, abusers of grace and blenders don’t belong there,
For the only God they know is a fickle, blooper God — not He who’s constant, always right, sound, true, wise and clear.

Christ never came to do away with His Law and seventh day Sabbath, neither being pointless now, nor faulty,
Which is why He sought to clarify their keeping, legalism having got in the way, tragically.
For our Saviour desires that their observance come from the heart, we responding willingly and gratefully,
And thereby, upholding His standards, behaving more like Him, witnessing to the world — and why wouldn’t we?

And when we do, we emulate the likes of Abraham who clearly observed both well before Mount Sinai,
Neither being ceremonial, but rather, the blueprint for all humanity, whereby God we glorify.
Yes, His Sabbath a flag, sign and seal, His Law showing He’s a God of justice and order — reliable —
Not a fickle, blooper God who’s now saying Sunday, His Law a relic of the past, for such doesn’t gel.

No, God’s Law isn’t some patch up job — and besides, such would mar His Law — leaving us in doubt about His ways,
For He would effectively be a blooper God, and such would make a farce of those seven creation days.
Which, by the way, is how the seven day week came about, He resting on the seventh day-cum-Saturday,
And saying that “The Sabbath was made for man,” not just for the Jews — His Sabbath a commemorative day.

In other words, a day that would always clearly remind us of who the Creator of Earth was — Jesus —
Not some pagan God, or evolutionary process that somehow out of nothing produced all of us.
No, but rather, the God of the Ten Commandments whose Sabbath Commandment marks Him out, and makes manifest
That we and the Earth are full of seven day cycles, and are better off when on the seventh day we rest.         

By Lance Landall

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever" (Heb 13:8, NKJV). Note also James 1:17; Mal 3:6.

“So God blessed the seventh day [Saturday] and hallowed it [that is, made it a
holy day; an object of divine favor; set it apart as sacred]” (Gen 2:3).

" 'So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath' " (Mark 2:28, ESV). Note also Ex 20:8-11.

"Thy name, O Lord, endureth forever, and Thy memorial [seventh day Sabbath], O Lord, throughout all generations" (Ps 135:13, KJV).

“I will not violate My covenant or alter what My lips have uttered” (Ps 89:34, NIV).

"Because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and
My laws" (Gen 26:5, ESV).

“ ‘But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the
Law to become void’ ” (Luke 16:17, ESV).

“Do we then overthrow [make void] the law by this faith? By no means!
On the contrary, we uphold the law” (Rom 3:31, ESV).

"If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments' " (Matt 19:17, NKJV).

“After the sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week [Sunday], Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb [Christ’s – to embalm Him]” (Matt 28:1, NIV).

“As they [Paul and Barnabas] went out, the people begged that these things might be told
them the next sabbath” (Acts 13:42, ESV).

“And he [Paul] reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks [this indicates that no radical Christian separation had yet occurred from Jewish places and times of worship]” (Acts 18:4, ESV).

“Here is a call for the endurance [faithfulness] of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God…” (Rev 14:12, ESV).

“Whoever says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments is a liar,
and the truth is not in him” (1 John 2:4, ESV).

"Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives." (2 Peter 3:11, NIV).

“For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer
remains a sacrifice for sins [God’s grace is made void], but [rather] a fearful expectation
of judgment [unless we repent]...” (Heb 10:26,27, ESV).

"For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it" (James 2:10, ESV).

“ ‘Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven’ ” (Matt 7:21, NKJV).

" 'I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth' " (Rev 3:15,16, ESV).

“Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works?’ And then will I profess unto them, ‘I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity’ ” (Matt 7:22,23, KJV).

" 'Thus you will recognize them by their fruits' " (Matt 7:20, ESV).

"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths" (2 Tim 4:3,4, NIV).

"But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be acursed" (Gal 1:8, ESV).

"Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and erge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints" (Jude 3, NIV).

" 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet' " (Matt 5:13, ESV).

“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Gal 1:10, NIV).

These texts are far from exhaustive — selection only. More Sabbath texts can be seen under "A Letter From Luke" which is two poems down.





Note: Collier's Encyclopedia — Saturday, seventh day of the week.

A Day Like No Other

Tim rested his back against the thick padding that welcomed the tired, or those simply wanting to relax, and,
There he mused over what Satan would’ve thought when God blessed the seventh day — Saturday, all should understand.
Not that such is so clear today, for many calendars now show Sunday as the seventh day of the week,
And Monday as the first, (rather than Sunday), and why’s a good question, though surely what the devil would seek.

Or so Tim mused, he fast losing the battle to keep his eyes open, given all those late nights recently,
The sound of quiet snoring soon signalling that sleep had finally and decidedly gained the victory.
And there, fitfully snoozing, and with his mind still fertile with such religious musings, he soon began to dream,
The serpent-cum-dragon-cum-Satan himself coming into view — his cohorts too — they, listening to him scheme...

“You know, that seventh-day Sabbath requires our special attention, given that it’s tied in with creation,
For it shows that God made this Earth, and in six literal days — that it’s not the product of evolution!
And clearly confirming such, He’s now made it the fourth commandment of Ten, such once again pointing to Him,
For it shows that He’s the creator of Earth, as well as the author of that Ten,” said Satan looking very grim.

“You know, it’s as if He’s made the seventh-day Sabbath His flag, His Law proving it began at creation,
A day that forever flies in the face of opposition-cum-competition — a divine proclamation.
Now, such makes it very difficult for me to undermine His authority, and place my stamp on Earth,
Thus another day’s in order, whereby all will honour me, albeit indirectly,” such causing much mirth.

“Yes, now that ancient Israel is out of the way, let’s go for Sunday, which we couldn’t really do before,
And while we’re at it, we’ll convince Christians that God no longer attaches the same importance to His Law.
Though He himself rested in His tomb on the seventh-day Sabbath, we’ll attach Sunday to His resurrection,
And given Sunday is very popular with pagans, I’m sure that in time there’ll be little objection.”

“Hey, I’ve just thought of something else that’ll help. Let’s get the Jews stirred up so they’ll riot and anger the Romans, who
Will come down hard on them, outlawing their Sabbath, which will see Christians distance themselves, and our day pursue!
Yes, scare tactics are bound to help, the seventh-day Sabbath too close for comfort — enter that common Sunday,
For God only blessed and hallowed the seventh day, His resting on it being an example — such being His way.”

“In other words, popularise Sunday and discredit Saturday as not having any validity,
And towards the end of time here, and my attempt to completely take over planet Earth, up the anti.
See that Sunday somehow receives universal acclaim from all and sundry — yes, various bedfellows,
And that Bibles are propping up the legs of beds rather than they being close at hand, such as near their pillows.”

“In other words, lessen their taste for truth, get them just going by their feelings rather than the sacred Word,
Or running after those New Age spiritual gurus we’re encouraging, and soon, such will be preferred.
Oh, how I love itchy ears, for they just play into our hands, and so easily form a majority,
And it’s a majority we’re after, and so want to deceive, for majorities seek conformity.”

Satan’s cohorts rose to their feet, their Commander in Chief receiving rapturous applause, they sharp and keen,
Their noisy response almost waking Tim, who observing such, mumbled something about such having been foreseen.
With his cohorts seated again, Satan continued with his thoughts and plans — yes, the demise of God’s Sabbath day,
Which pressure from various sources on planet Earth would ensure — that is, if he got his evil way.

“Though God said that He’s Lord of the Sabbath, given He instituted it, we can’t write it off completely,
Hence Sunday’s introduction, which we can somehow slide in biblically, with all paying homage to me!
Not that they’ll think that, of course — and that’s the cleverness of such — given Trojan horses are our specialty,
And that folk might otherwise see us coming, for there are still some watchmen on the wall, most annoyingly.”

At that, Tim awoke with a start, as if instinctively knowing that one can’t afford to be found sleeping,
For Satan is either roaring like a hungry lion, or about us, silently and cunningly creeping.
Thus Tim quickly arose and reached for his Bible, and there, could see that God never did away with His Law —
A collection of commandments written by His very own finger, and far from ceremonial, what’s more.

And amidst them, just like a jewel in a crown, the fourth commandment — a Sabbath kept well before Mount Sinai,
One that Christ himself kept — and His apostles too, well after the cross — and why on Earth would we wonder why?
For such commemorates the end of our Creator's work, that He rested and set aside the Sabbath for man,
Such keeping both the Creator and creation in mind, and quality time with God being a part of the plan.

Yes, for without such a day, how much attention would our Saviour get? Much less, as is being seen today,
For many who argue against such a day, give little time and thought to God at all — more to work and play.
It’s almost as if they’ve taken grace and just got on with their business — yes, their business — most ungratefully,
For God only asked for one day, gave us the other six — and given He’s our Maker, what generosity!

Well, no wonder Tim was musing over what Satan would’ve thought regarding God blessing the seventh day,
As Satan right from Adam’s fall sought control over planet Earth — God’s Sabbath no doubt getting in the way.
For the seventh-day Sabbath — and only that Sabbath — clearly points to God’s ownership, and thus rightful rule,
And why with that seventh-day Saturday Sabbath — God’s clear sign and seal — no Christian should ever think to fool.

Oh, how God seems to love the number seven!

Tim leaned back against the chair again, dwelling on God’s unchangeableness, and upon His memorial,
A day made for all men, not just the Jews, for creation and God’s rule didn’t end with them, wasn’t His will.
Hence why we’re still told to keep His Law, which contains the seventh-day Sabbath, a commandment that boldly states:
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy,” — not doing our own thing — yes, a day that Satan clearly hates.

But tell me, friend, why on earth would God change His Sabbath day? Okay, so the Jews went about His day wrongly,
But that’s hardly a reason for discarding or changing it, nor alters its creation validity.
The truth is, that God seeks to restore such worthy things to their original purpose and former glory,
Hence the coming renewed Earth, and continuance of His Sabbath day, for such is stated biblically.

By Lance Landall


“ ‘For as the new heavens and the new earth that I make [post Christ's second coming] shall remain before Me [are still to come], says the Lord, so shall your offspring and your name remain. From new moon to new moon [referring to the restoration of the earthly Jerusalem in 457 BC – 408 BC, historical context], and from sabbath to sabbath [referring to the new earth – the seventh day Sabbath is to continue. The prophets often intermingled imminent historical events with far distant events – this is called prophetic perspective], all flesh shall come to worship before Me, declares the Lord’ ” (Isa 66:22,23, ESV).

Also note the texts that are directly above this poem.

Greetings From John The Revelator

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I have heard that a number of you are having some difficulty
Understanding the book of Revelation — chapter thirteen in particular — and desire clarity.
Therefore, the following is my attempt to present the gist of it as simply as I can, though briefly,
As it’s critical that you have a good grasp of the scenario found there-cum-that End-time prophecy.

So here’s what I saw in vision, and what lies ahead of us:

Two powers were represented there in the form of beasts. One was a power that reigned for hundreds of years.
The other one was a later power that arose just prior to Christ’s coming, its spiel pleasing to many ears.
The roots of this power were planted in a rather young country, unlike the roots of the earlier one,
Which persecuted faithful followers of Christ — well, until its setback, that is — which ended its cruel run.

However, the later power, (and more so when in full bloom), acted just like the first one, it persecuting too,
And hence it effectively being an image-cum-copy of the old one, both pursuing the same avenue.
This new power was clearly a religious, political one, just like the old power which recovered,
That one being a lawless and blasphemous power that within the book of Daniel is also discovered.

Yes, such quickly deduced, for the “beast” that Daniel saw, had the same characteristics as the one I saw,
(The old “beast” power, that is), which, according to Daniel, tried to make changes to God’s Ten Commandment Law.
Now, the intriguing thing here is, that the new power — a worldwide one that gained control of humanity —
Effectively ensured that the old power was enshrined and worshiped again, it removing liberty.

And therefore, one question for us to ponder on is, do we see here some collusion or infiltration?
But whatever so, there was certainly a Church and State alliance — in God’s eyes, an abomination —
For after all, we Christians are living amidst a mixed multitude, unlike Israel's old theocracy,
And hence why we’re told to separate ourselves from the world, and not go seeking answers politically.

Yes, in God we trust, not man, for it’s man who brought about this new persecuting power — a false prophet —
Such being what it was as well, (and not just an image), as it’s pious spiel deceived, plus it being a hypocrite;
Yes, on the one hand professing godliness, on the other, enforcing its dogma via legislation,
And finally pronouncing death on its dissenters — a lamb that became a dragon type situation.

And it surrounded by misleading signs and wonders that had Earth’s inhabitants thinking it was God blessed —
Well, initially so — * it even going on about God’s Law, and endorsing a universal day of rest, 
But certainly not as God would have such, His Law-cum-day of rest having been tampered with previously,
And given that God won’t force His will legislatively, for well gone now, is Israel's old theocracy.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be on guard, for false teachers, prophets, and even false messiahs will appear,
And via their teachings and writings lead many astray, more so those with itchy ears, who wrong prefer to hear.
Hence how most Christians followed the “image,” fornicating via such a connection, God watching jealously,
For a Church and State wedding sneers at separation, the pure bride of Christ being soiled via her promiscuity.

By Lance Landall


* Brown wording author's deduced belief.


"He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law..." (Dan 7:25, ESV). Note also 2 Thess 2:3,4.

"Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus..." (Rev 12:17, ESV).

"Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus" (Rev 14:12, ESV).

"Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of llife, and may enter through the gates into the city" (Rev 22:14, NKJV).


Regarding the correct Sabbath-cum-fourth commandment, see Hebrews 4:1-11. Collier's Encyclopedia: Saturday, seventh day of the week.
In AD 336, at the Council of Laodicea, Sunday observance instead of Saturday was introduced as church law by the Bishop of Rome).

Also note the texts that are beneath the poem "History's Repeating Itself" which is under the following poem.





Note: Collier's Encyclopedia — Saturday, seventh day of the week.

A Letter From Luke

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Lest there be some among you who are still questioning the Sabbath day,
(And to clarify, such being the seventh-day Saturday Sabbath), there are a few things that I’d like to say;
And bearing in mind that Christ has stated that He’s the “Lord of the Sabbath,” He having instituted it,
It’s origin rooted in creation — it a day of homage to Him — though also for our benefit.

Yes, He resting on the seventh day after having created this Earth in six days — such literally —
The seventh day being a perpetual memorial, hence why He said “remember” it, keep it holy.
And as I said earlier, that day being Saturday, the seventh day, and not some other day of the week,
So beware of those who — due to going contrary to the gospel we’ve presented — something different seek.

With that preamble over, I’d like to focus on that time that Christ spent in the tomb, He arising Sunday;
In other words, after having once again rested on Saturday, the set-aside hallowed seventh day.
Now, what clearer statement could Christ have made concerning the validity of that day — its permanency —
Yes, that must still be kept factor, and even at such a time — it thus upheld and enshrined at Calvary.

You see, if keeping Saturday was to end at the cross, then why didn’t Christ ignore this day completely?
For surely there at Calvary, and at such a momentous time, Christ had a perfect opportunity.
But no, not a word was mentioned about any change, and there He was, still keeping all those Sabbath hours, and,
Rising on Sunday ready for action again — work, not rest — His Sabbath unsoiled, lest we misunderstand.

Yes, how easily He could have rested on some other day — even Sunday — or, if He had wanted to,
Died on Tuesday say, and risen on Thursday, but why rest in-between, given that He hardly needed to.
And by that I mean, He surely could have risen as quick as He had died, but no, He rested in-between,
Divinely choosing Saturday, dying Friday and rising Sunday, lest His holy day He contravene.

Yes, He no prisoner of custom or culture, a radical even, who never abandoned His day,
For how could He? — it a memorial, and thus ever pointing to the creator of Earth, and His way.
Which, I must say, Sunday couldn’t do the same, and nor such making sense — for tell me, who would change their birthday,
Given no other day would correctly point to it? — and nor can Sunday point to our Creator’s rest day.

Hence why I and all the apostles still keep that day — Saturday, the seventh day — and so it will remain,
Its validity unchanged, as is stated in the book of Hebrews, chapter four, its message clear and plain.
And hence why the Lord’s Supper commemorates Christ’s sacrifice and second coming, not His resurrection,
Such seen in first Corinthians, chapter eleven, verse twenty six, where it awaits unbiased inspection.

Yes, the resurrection is important, and baptism celebrates such, confirmed in the writings of Paul,
And thus seen in Romans, chapter six, verses one to four — Christ having been baptised too — a command for all.
And so too that Sabbath — the fourth Commandment — for God’s Law still stands, it being the standard of Christian conduct,
And why via this letter, the importance of still keeping the seventh-day Sabbath, I’ve sought to instruct.

So please don’t forget the “Lord’s Day” — Saturday.

By Lance Landall


“So God [at creation] blessed the seventh day [Saturday] and made it holy” (Gen 2:3, ESV).

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy" (Ex 20:8-11, ESV).

"And He said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath" (Mark 2:27, KJV).

"And pray that your flight  may not be in winter or on the sabbath [Christ here, was referring to the impending destruction of Jerusalem that occurred well after the cross]" (Matt 24:20, NKJV).


To save repetition, note also the texts that are under my poem "The Fickle, Blooper God" which is found four poems above.


So how is the Sabbath meant to be kept then?

"If because of the sabbath, you turn your foot From doing your own pleasure on My holy day, And call the sabbath a delight, the holy day of the LORD honorable, And honor it, desisting from your own ways, From seeking your own pleasure And speaking your own word, Then you shall delight in the LORD, And I will made you ride on the heights of the earth..." (Isa 58:13,14, NASB).

Clearly the Sabbath is a time where one refrains from their work and play and comes together with other members to join in worship — to praise God in song, to receive biblical instruction, to study and thus share, to pray, and to meditate. A day where worldly interests are shut out. A day where one doesn't buy or sell.

History's Repeating Itself

America, land of the free, they say — well, not any longer — for it’s just a cosmetic democracy,
A country that’s lost its way — its watchman on the wall asleep — an enemy within that’s working silently.
Yes, a wooden horse has snuck past the Statue of Liberty — or has been invited in, many would argue,
It’s hidden villains having infiltrated every nook and cranny — but hey, under the sun there’s nothing new.

Hence why American Protestantism is nothing like it once was, (indeed Protestantism full stop),
It’s compromising worldly leaders and followers having embraced every gimmick, guru, sound, style, place and prop.
And as for doctrine — well, it’s take your pick — not that there’s the same to choose from, for what once was, isn’t anymore,
Or hardly so, given that God’s Word has slowly been chipped at, and a pagan, Roman mix has come through the door.

And now, with the Protestant Reformation having been tipped on its head, there’s that loud holler for unity,
Which, though completely contrary to the Scriptures, is embracing a political-Christian militancy.
Yes, an infiltrated movement that will further ill, though thinking otherwise, having succumbed to lies and fear,
And having put its trust in might and men, rather than in the Lord, whom they hardly obey nor truly revere.

The end result? A New World Order — more an old one in disguise — one that’ll be made up of strange bedfellows,
And one that’ll eventually force its dictates and dogma on all, (the devil leading it by the nose).
And one that God will destroy, and all those who support it, for it will become an “image” to the “beast,” you see,
A copy of the past religious-political “beast” that sought control of all — but hey, who’s into history?

And that’s the trouble, for we’re meant to learn from history, and not repeat the past mistakes, nor create new ones,
Such all being, thinking we can solve things via people power, Church and State, New World Orders, legislation or guns.
For God is found in none of these, no matter how much Christians may like to think so, and such they will soon find out,
Given that Christ at His coming will destroy every manmade kingdom — for all such — His will, commands and ways flout.

By Lance Landall


“Then I saw another beast [power] rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon [deceptive in appearance because it later changes character, becomes Satanic]. It exercises all the authority of the first beast [previous power] on its behalf, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship [obviously it’s religious] the first beast [in other words, it effectively fulfils the previous powers desires], whose mortal wound had been healed [revives from its previous fall from power]” (Rev 13:11,12).

“And it [the second beast — the new political-religious system] was allowed to give breath [begins to function] to the image [copy] of the beast [the first beast] so that the image [copy] of the beast [the first beast] could even speak [through its laws and enactment’s] and cause [force] those who would not worship the image [copy] of the beast [the first beast] to be killed” (Rev 13:15).

"In the time of those kings [today], that the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed [a direct reference to Christ's second coming], nor will it be left to other people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever" (Dan 2:44, NIV).

That Intriguing 666

Whoever or whatever 666 belongs to, it’s clear that such is where Earth’s End-time action is, and,
That it’s clearly tied in with a power that’ll be controlling this Earth somehow, every person in each land.
Yes, a persecuting power, one that it appears all are duped into following — well, most anyway —
And where not duped, clearly forced, a power that eventually tries to kill those who it’s rules won’t obey.

And, let me add, a power that is clearly a political, religious mix, for worship is involved,
And though such may appear a mystery, it’s actually a puzzle that is very easily solved.
For within the Christian Bible, and there in the book of Revelation, chapter thirteen, there’re certain clues,
Clues that lead to an answer when one notes history, researches deeply, observes, watches the nightly news.

Hence why everyone should study that deep apocalyptic book, and chapter thirteen particularly,
For the beginnings of what’s portrayed there are clearly to be seen and found, and cause for much anxiety.
And hence why there will never be peace on Earth, accept perhaps temporarily-cum-artificially,
And even if there was, at what cost? Well, going by the same book — goodbye civil and religious liberty.

Yes, once installed, and no matter how benign or favourable it may look, this power has ill in mind,
For there are clearly those who’re hiding in the shadows, let alone all the rhetoric that’s designed to blind.
And why 666 has significance, an association here, which the open-minded soul will find,
For one thing’s clear: Those who seek to rule this Earth, and via force, never truly have our best interests in mind.

By Lance Landall


"...The whole world was astonished and followed the beast" (Rev 13:3, NIV).

"And it was allowed to give breath to the image [copy] of the beast [past power], so that the image [new power] of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain" (Rev 13:15, ESV).

"This calls for wisdom; let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666" (Rev 13:18, ESV).

“For when they shall say, peace and security; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.” (1Thess 5:3, Douay-Rheims Version).

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