by Jotham McCauley
With faith in God, whose word does light us,Ti 1:1-3
Paul sent a message off to Titus. Ti 1:4
Peace be upon you as you searchTi 1:4-5
For blameless men to lead the church. Ti 1:5-6
Men patient, friendly, self-controlled.Ti 1:7-8
Steadfastly to the Word they hold. Ti 1:9
For they must teach and clarify,Ti 1:9
Rebuking those espousing lies. Ti 1:9-16
Teach temperance, a creed correct,Ti 2:2
Be sober, worthy of respect. Ti 2:2
Be sound in faith, in love, endure,Ti 2:2
Don't slander but be kind and pure. Ti 2:3,5
Teach reverance and to take good care.Ti 2:3,5
That what they've learned they then should share. Ti 2:4
In everything do what is good.Ti 2:7
Speak soundly so you're understood. Ti 2:8
Don't steal from those you're subject to,Ti 2:10
But please them to show what is true.Ti 2:10
Important that you live this way.Ti 2:7
Give others nothing bad to say. Ti 2:8
To all of us God gives the graceTi 2:11
To be controlled in all we face. Ti 2:12
He purified us, grace not earned, Ti 2:14
And now we wait for his return. Ti 2:13
Remind the people: heed the law.Ti 3:1
Don't focus on another's flaw. Ti 3:2
Do good and show humility.Ti 3:1-2
Be gentle with tranquility. Ti 3:2
Once we were disobedient,Ti 3:3
Were worldly and expedient,Ti 3:3
Took crooked paths instead of straight, Ti 3:3
We lived in malice, envy, hate. Ti 3:3
But when by love our Savior cameTi 3:4
He gave us a new life to claim. Ti 3:5-7
Avoid divisiveness, wrote Paul.Ti 3:9-11
May God's good grace be with you all. Ti 3:15

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