The Circus Bandwagon
THE CIRCUS BANDWAGON
Here comes the circus right through our town.
A grand parade from the train to Main Street down.
Here come the elephants lumbering by
With beautiful ladies riding on high.
Their harness a-sparkle in the sunlit noon
They'll perform tonight under the moon. The stars of the big top are walking in line,
Swirling their capes and waving a sign,
"Come out tonight and be thrilled to see
All of the wonders in rings One, Two and Three."
There are wagons with lions and tigers, too.
Of strange things to see, there are not a few.
Here come the clowns! This is such fun!
Painted smiles on their faces, different each one.
Last of all, the bandwagon comes,
Tooting their horns and beating their drums.
Lads and Lassies run along side
Trying to jump on and catch a free ride.
Soon a crowd follows right to the tent.
Getting a ticket is their intent.
Many a dollar will soon be plunked down.
Helping the circus get to the next town.
What's the attraction to come to the show?
It's something different, all new you know.
If it's new and different, it surely can't be wrong
To jump on the bandwagon and ride along.
It brings in the crowds and they bring in the dough,
So on with the circus, on with the show!
Let's look at the Scripture with a different view,
The Young Earth can't be wrong, it's something brand new!
We'll see Museums and Lectures, Props and Seminars.
We'll talk about dinosaurs, short time, and dead stars,
A creation of earth with the appearance of age,
That is the way we will set the stage.
We will load our wagon with false doctrine and pride,
Hoping that you will jump on for the ride.
It will bring in the crowds and they bring in the dough.
So on with the circus, on with the show!
Dear Friend, will you listen to the sound of their band,
And follow the crowd into sinking sand?
Our Lord is calling from Heaven to you,
"Follow the Scriptures, so tried and so true!
I need no circus; I need no show.
I spoke it all into being with My Word you know.
Creation, Judge and Restore were my plan.
Measurement of time relates only to mere man.
My judgment will sit on your false presentation
Of the countless ages of my wondrous creation.
There will be no glib answers at my judgment bar,
You will stand there and I'll see you, just as you are.
All of your lies and all your deceit,
Will be completely exposed on the day that we meet.
I know you will tremble and your body grow tense,
And surely this statement will not be your defense."
‘If it's new and different, it surely can't be wrong
To jump on the bandwagon and ride along.
It will bring in the crowds and they will bring in the dough.
So, on with the circus, on with the show!"
--- Marjorie A. Younce