Bribes

Stretch not your hands to accept bribes,
Though tempted, keep them clean,
The acts you think are not observed,
Each one by God is seen.

The Bible warns that those who set
Their minds on worldly gain,
Though seem to prosper for a while,
No lasting joy obtain.

Christ stretched His hands upon the cross,
To make us pure within:
With folded hands let's give Him thanks,
And not submit to sin.

Published in The magazine of St. Andrew's Church, (The KIRK) Chennai
Kirkspire, July 1997.