PBob Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 109 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted January 18, 2007 Below is a poem that looks back to the Ol Times - Has it really gotten worse or was it there all the time and we did't have the technolgy to know it?? Me I think it got worse but I'm old! THE OLD PATHS... Where did it all go? THE OLD PATHS I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home. Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Dads would work; Children would behave.. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; And children were polite. Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; And children looked decent.> People loved the truth, And hated a lie; They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT! Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; Drinking was evil; And divorce was unthinkable. The flag was honored; America was beautiful; And God was welcome! We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called a traitor was a shame! Sex was a personal word. Homosexual was an unheard of word, And abortion was an illegal word. Preachers preached because they had a message; And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY! Preachers preached from the Bible; Singers sang from the heart; And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED! A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a changed life; Following Christ led to eternal life. Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God; Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord; Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus; And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you! Laws were based on the Bible; Homes read the Bible; And churches taught the Bible. Preachers were more interested in new converts, Than new clothes and new cars. God was worshiped; Christ was exalted; And the Holy Spirit was respected. Church was where you found Christians On the Lord's day, rather than in the garden, On the creek bank, on the golf course, Or being entertained somewhere else. I still like the old paths the best! "The Old Paths" was written by a retired minister who lives in Tennessee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueZQ Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 108 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,582 Content Per Day: 0.38 Reputation: 2,221 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/30/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted January 18, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletprayers Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,537 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 157 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/06/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/29/1956 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iryssa Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,860 Content Per Day: 0.56 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/10/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/13/1984 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sometimes I wonder if it really ever was like that on all points...or if we've simply romanticized "the good ol' days" to the point where we forget that there were still abusive husbands and fathers who would get drunk, beat their wives and their children, then get up and go to church on Sundays (because everyone did), except, of course, because divorce was unthinkable and everyone was so obedient that the women and children rarely (if ever) had a way out...or that there were still girls having shotgun weddings, almost literally (that saying originated somewhere, didn't it?), or that lots of those "men" who went and fought in the army were actually boys who lied about their age so they could run away from a bad home life or just live up to their "better" older brothers. *sigh* but I guess the grass is always greener... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4joy Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 20 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/13/1942 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Below is a poem that looks back to the Ol Times - Has it really gotten worse or was it there all the time and we did't have the technolgy to know it?? Me I think it got worse but I'm old! THE OLD PATHS... Where did it all go? THE OLD PATHS I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home. Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Dads would work; Children would behave.. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; And children were polite. Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; And children looked decent.> People loved the truth, And hated a lie; They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT! Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; Drinking was evil; And divorce was unthinkable. The flag was honored; America was beautiful; And God was welcome! We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called a traitor was a shame! Sex was a personal word. Homosexual was an unheard of word, And abortion was an illegal word. Preachers preached because they had a message; And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY! Preachers preached from the Bible; Singers sang from the heart; And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED! A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a changed life; Following Christ led to eternal life. Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God; Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord; Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus; And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you! Laws were based on the Bible; Homes read the Bible; And churches taught the Bible. Preachers were more interested in new converts, Than new clothes and new cars. God was worshiped; Christ was exalted; And the Holy Spirit was respected. Church was where you found Christians On the Lord's day, rather than in the garden, On the creek bank, on the golf course, Or being entertained somewhere else. I still like the old paths the best! "The Old Paths" was written by a retired minister who lives in Tennessee Your right Honey, in case you are wondering this is your wife, and we have had a good ride but the Old Path was great. We need to do our best with Gods help to make a unique life, One like no other as we are unique people. Love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zceiv Posted January 18, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 482 Content Per Day: 0.08 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/01/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/02/1991 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sometimes I wonder if it really ever was like that on all points...or if we've simply romanticized "the good ol' days" to the point where we forget that there were still abusive husbands and fathers who would get drunk, beat their wives and their children, then get up and go to church on Sundays (because everyone did), except, of course, because divorce was unthinkable and everyone was so obedient that the women and children rarely (if ever) had a way out...or that there were still girls having shotgun weddings, almost literally (that saying originated somewhere, didn't it?), or that lots of those "men" who went and fought in the army were actually boys who lied about their age so they could run away from a bad home life or just live up to their "better" older brothers. *sigh* but I guess the grass is always greener... But there was a whole lot less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnExample Posted January 19, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 184 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/06/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted January 19, 2007 Below is a poem that looks back to the Ol Times - Has it really gotten worse or was it there all the time and we did't have the technolgy to know it?? Me I think it got worse but I'm old! THE OLD PATHS... Where did it all go? THE OLD PATHS I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home. Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Dads would work; Children would behave.. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; And children were polite. Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; And children looked decent.> People loved the truth, And hated a lie; They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT! Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; Drinking was evil; And divorce was unthinkable. The flag was honored; America was beautiful; And God was welcome! We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called a traitor was a shame! Sex was a personal word. Homosexual was an unheard of word, And abortion was an illegal word. Preachers preached because they had a message; And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY! Preachers preached from the Bible; Singers sang from the heart; And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED! A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a changed life; Following Christ led to eternal life. Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God; Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord; Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus; And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you! Laws were based on the Bible; Homes read the Bible; And churches taught the Bible. Preachers were more interested in new converts, Than new clothes and new cars. God was worshiped; Christ was exalted; And the Holy Spirit was respected. Church was where you found Christians On the Lord's day, rather than in the garden, On the creek bank, on the golf course, Or being entertained somewhere else. I still like the old paths the best! "The Old Paths" was written by a retired minister who lives in Tennessee This minister was telling the truth. Things have changed for the worse...right in front of us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted January 19, 2007 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Amen, I lived in the "good ol days" I was born in the 50's and raised in the 60's and 70's. I got married in 1983 and it still wasn't too bad. I look back on my childhood and I think how happy I was. Things were just better. I wish it was like that again. Great poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitedove4 Posted January 19, 2007 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 24 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/12/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted January 19, 2007 What can I say, but wow!!! I wished the good old days back...hard raising teenagers in this time!! God continue to give me the strength, wisdom, and direction for my family. Love ya dad, Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBob Posted January 19, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 109 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 What can I say, but wow!!! I wished the good old days back...hard raising teenagers in this time!! God continue to give me the strength, wisdom, and direction for my family. Love ya dad, Cindy It gets better Hon! An old Rabbi once told me that heaven on earth was, When the kids grow up and leave home and the dog dies. I wil say life is quieter after the kids leave home but we are thinking that having a dog would be nice. and the kids - well they leave home but not your heart or prayers! I wuv U 2 peaches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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