The Wager

from Pilgrimage by Jeff Johnson

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The Wager
By Jeff Johnson

'Either God is or he is not.' But to which view shall we be inclined? ... a coin is being spun which will come down heads or tails. How will you wager? – From "Pensées (#418)" by Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662)

... they all got drowsy and began to sleep. But at midnight there was a shout. – Matthew 25:5a - 6b (NAS)

Wake up, wake up the sleeper,
Look out into the night.
Get up, get up the dreamer,
The dancer is in sight tonight ... *

Pascal is wagering,
Only a fool would bet.

•From "Dancer In The Night
© 1983 Sola Scriptura Songs
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from Pilgrimage, released March 15, 1989

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ArkMusic recording artist, composer, producer, and Selah worship leader has released numerous solo recordings along with collaborations with Irish flutist, Brian Dunning inspired by Stephen Lawhead's novels and guitarist, Phil Keaggy. Jeff's latest release is EREMO, an ambient instrumental collaboration with Indie artist, John Van Deusen. ... more

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