PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL

by Stan C. Countz

Who cares how long you plan to live
It’s in His hands, it’s all been heard
If you can’t love or if you can’t give
He has a plan and it’s in His Word
Fear God and keep His commands
For this is the whole duty of man
So take His nail-scarred hand
and soon you will understand

Now here is the end of the matter
I don’t mean to be intervenin’
Don’t mean to be demeanin’
There’s nothin’ sadder than
Climbin’ a ladder that’s leanin’
Leanin’ against the wrong wall
Take heed if you stand lest you fall
I hope you catch my meanin’
Take His hand and heed the call
One day you’ll understand
We’re buildin’ bridges instead of walls
It never works out just like we plan
‘Cuz pride goes before a fall
Pride goes before a fall

If you’re up against the wall
And you need to heed the call
Hit your knees and call on Him
Humble yourself and pray
Confess your pride right away
And obey the Spirit’s call
Take heed if you stand lest you fall
Take His hand and heed the call
And build bridges instead of walls

And don’t forget to remember
That it’s never as easy as it seems
We all have our hopes and dreams
Just make sure your heart is pure
He’ll try to lure you into his web
Don’t forget what the Good Book said
Because pride goes before a fall (3x)