I had on new clothes,

New sneakers on my feet.

I was there for class on time,

Went to the back row and took my seat.

Yeah, I'm moving up,

I'm already grown.

Soon I'll be graduating,

And be out on my own.

I talked with some of my friends,

We were all having fun.

Said some things I shouldn't have said.

Did stuff I shouldn't have done

I knew I was different..

I felt God touch my heart,

I knew I should set a standard,

But then I'd, be set apart.

Walking to the bus,

I was not looking for strength.

I heard car tires screeching,

But now it's too late.

I'm standing in this room,

And I can see the heavenly gate

Oh no! I never prayed.

I thought I had time to get it straight!

An angel walked up to me,

He had a book in his hand.

I knew it was the Book of Life,

When would this dream end?

I told him my name,

And he began to look.

Then he looked at me sadly and said,

Your name isn't in this book

Angel, this is a dream,

No, I can't be dead!

He closed the book and turned away as,

He whispered _ You cannot proceed ahead.

No...no this can't be real,

Angel, you can't turn me away.

Let me talk to God,

Maybe he, will let me stay.

He led me to the gate,

Jesus came to me.

He did not let me in but softly said,

Beloved, what is your need?

Jesus, I cried, please,

Don't cast me away from you.

Tears ran down his face as he said,

You knew, what you needed to do.

Lord, please I'm so young,

I never thought I would die..

I thought I'd have plenty of time,

Death caught me by surprise.

Lord, I went to church,

Please Jesus, I believe.

He said you would not accept me,

My love, you would not receive.

Lord, there were too many hypocrites.

 They weren't being true

He took a step back and asked,

What does that have to do with you?

Lord, my family claimed to be saved,

They weren't real. You know.

He said, I died for YOU,

Now, I have to go.

I fell to my knees crying to Him,

Lord, I planned to be real tomorrow.

I couldn't make Him understand,

I had never felt such sorrow.

Then it hit me hard,

I said, Lord, where will I go?

He looked into my eyes and said,

My child ... you already know.

Please Jesus, I begged,

That place is so hot.

It seemed to trouble and grieve him, as He whispered,

Depart from me my child ... I know you not

Lord, you're supposed to be love,

How can you send me to damnation?

He replied, With your mouth you said you loved me,

But each day, you rejected my salvation.

If I can tell you anything,

IF SOMEONE HAD A GUN HELD IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE, AND ASKED YOU IF YOU BELIEVED IN GOD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?  SAY NO AND FEEL ASHAMED THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? OR SAY YES, I DO, AND DIE STANDING UP FOR GOD?