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The Rev Mike Shephard, minister of Lammas Street English Baptist Church, Carmarthen, explains the origins of this poem: "The poem was the outcome of a very vivid dream, I got out of bed and wrote these verses within the space of 20 minutes. I have often been tempted to polish it up and improve the grammar and phraseology, but to do so would be to destroy its spontaneity. Over the past 26 years I have written verse that is technically better but people normally ask for copies of this one." PERHAPS IT STRIKES A CHORD!

 

1. I almost went to church last night But I couldn't find the time. So much to do about the house, To leave it would be a crime! So I brushed and sewed and polished And went wearily to bed. But I made a resolution To go next week instead.	2. I almost went to church last night But then an old friend came; And to have closed the door on him Would have been a shame. So we talked and chatted and gossiped Until the good-byes were said. So I made a resolution To go next week instead.
3. I almost went to church last night But something made me late; And unpunctuality Is a sin I really hate! So I didn't go and stayed at home And to my conscience said: But I made a resolution To go next week instead.	4. I almost went to church last night But the air was chill and cold. To venture out on such a night Would be foolish I'd been told So I sat by the fire, Took up a book and read. But I made a resolution To go next week instead.
5. I almost went to church last night, But a certain preacher was there And for that type of preaching I didn't really care. So rather than go to church And come home with heavy head, I made a resolution To go next week instead.	6. I almost went to church last night, But my favourite programme was on; And by the time it ended The time for church was gone. I stayed before the telly Until the set was dead. I'll make a resolution To go next week instead.
7. I actually went to church last night, But I went too late!	8. The church was locked and silent, 'For Sale' was on the gate. Oh the remorse that then I felt, For that little cause was dead: And I, 'Twas I who killed it By going next week instead.

Why not make a resolution to visit us at Newbold next Sunday (if you are able). We're just a group of ordinary people who have experienced the love of God in our lives. We'd love you to join us, that you may also experience God's love and fulfilment in your life.