THE DYING BREED

...Self-centered indulgence, pride and lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle." (Billy Graham).

Gone are the days of barn raising

Here are the days of bullying and hazing

Has pride and arrogance taken the lead?

Is sin what now our character breeds?

Gone are the days of loving thy neighbor

Here are the days of intolerance and anger

Where is the progress we made between races?

What is the sadness on the survivor's faces?

Once we talked about the good old days

Are they just tricks my mind plays?

Fewer are those who remember it well

Gone are too many with stories to tell