Liar for Jesus
by flammeusgladius
Liar for Jesus
“O Jesus, I am right to lie for you–
Since you yourself can never truly lie.
I do for you what you can’t hope to do.
I juggle and deceive the Devil’s eye.
As you perceive all truth, you must see why
I have to offer falsehoods in your name.
But can you see that some rules don’t apply
To me, that I need not feel any shame?
Can you see that the gospel I proclaim
Is necessary supplement to yours?
I too am driven by zeal’s perfect flame.
I pray hard when I do dishonest chores.
Is all this, dearest Jesus, clear to you?
Do you approve? I smile and say you do.”
–Tom Riley
