2nd Samuel 1:25. “How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.”
HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! The place where they had hoped to win Became the place of the grievous result of sin –
How different from where he began – O Saul, how are the mighty fallen!
Loyal to his friend, more loyal to his father Tested in battle, called by David, “A brother” Fallen and slain in the midst of the battle – O Jonathan, how are the mighty fallen!
The war for the souls of men still rages Sin still claims from compromise its wages The word of warning still comes from the sages – O careless soul, how are the mighty fallen!
A servant faithful to God and His calling Is in enemy territory, there still is danger of falling When one who served well fails, it is appalling – O servant of God, how are the mighty fallen!
Raised in a home where parents lived by faith Learned the value of Christ’s blood and His work of grace Turned aside from following the Lord by a pretty face – O enlightened one, how are the mighty fallen!
Taught God’s truth by those who practiced what they preach The clarion call of the Gospel to my soul did reach Had the privilege of serving with those who are apt to teach – May it never be said of me, how are the mighty fallen.
“O God of mercy, hear my prayer as I ask for the needed grace and courage to avoid any and all the stumbling blocks Satan puts in my way. By Thy divine power please enable this feeble servant to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”