Crime did not pay; hard work did; and people knew the difference.
I LIKED THE OLD WAYS
I liked the old ways, 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.
Moms could cook; Dads would work; children would behave.
Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; and children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry; 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 Christian was worth living for; to be called a traitor was a shame!
Preachers preached because they had a message and were not afraid to preach the truth, even if it got on people's toes... And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a changed life; following Christ led to eternal life.
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 ways the best.
I believe it still is the only path to heaven.
~author unknown~
Thanks for dropping by; the old ways weren't so bad, were they?
Background music: Old Time Religion
