Ten little Churchmen

TEN little churchmen went to church when fine,
But it started raining and then there were nine.

NINE little churchmen stayed up very late.
One overslept himself and then there were eight.

EIGHT little churchmen were on the road to Heaven.
One joined a Rambling Club and then there were seven.

SEVEN little churchmen heard of Sunday "Flicks".
One thought he'ld like to go and then there were six.

SIX little churchmen kept the place alive.
One bought a video and then there were five.

FIVE little churchmen seemed loyal to the core.
The Vicar upset one of them and then there were four.

FOUR little churchmen argued heatedly
Over ceremonial and then there were three.

THREE little churchmen sang the service through,
Got a hymn they didn't like and then there were two.

TWO little churchmen disputed who would run
The next Parochial concert and then there was one.

ONE faithful churchman, knowing what to do,
Got a friend to come to church and then there were two.

TWO sincere churchmen each brought in one more,
So their number doubled and then there were four.

FOUR sturdy churchmen simply could not wait
Till they found four others and then there were eight.

EIGHT eager churchmen searched around for souls,
Praying, working, witnessing, drew others in by shoals.

SHOALS AND SHOALS who every pew at every service fill.
Oh, God, supply this grace and zeal to do THY perfect will!

(Thank you, Trevor)