In God's House

In God's House:
Some go to church to take a walk,
Some go there to laugh and talk.
Some go there to meet their friends,
Some go there their time to spend.
Some through habit go there weekly,
Others go more often, seeking variety.
Some go there to hear the preaching,
Some go there to question the teaching.
Some go there to meet each other,
Some go there a fault to cover.
Some go to church to court a lover,
Others go to chide a brother.
Some go there to strike a bargain,
Some go there to seek for pardon.
Some go there to take their children,
Some go there to escape their children!
Some go there 'cause they feel proud,
Some go there to sing out loud.
Some go there to rest from labour,
Some go just to impress a neighbour.
Some go there to doze and nod,
The wise go there to worship God!

--In part by Spurgeon (expanded by Lionel Hartley 1998)