The Prudent Mariner
By J. Brad Chapman
The prudent mariner will
never rely
On a single navigational
aid,
To steer the ship’s course
From one single source
Is quite a mistake, I’m
afraid.
The mud and the sand of
the shallows and bars
Are constantly shifting,
you see.
There’s treacherous shoals
And shallow atolls
It’s disaster’s best
recipe.
To use multiple aids when
you’re making way
Is safest and smart,
you’ll agree.
Fixed landmarks and charts
And compass for starts
It’s always the best
policy.
Steering through life
Is the same, I believe.
It’s best to use more than
one tool,
To steer your life’s
course
From one single source
Is not a common-sense
rule.
Values are shifting with
standards adrift.
It’s easy to wander
off-course.
To navigate true
And endure till you’re
through
You need an unchanging
source.
Look to the Ensign and
Conference Talks,
Home Evening and family
prayer.
Use multiple aids
The tools of the trade
To steer you through
worldly snares.
So as you sail out on the
ocean of life
Be prudent, my friend, and
you’ll see
That the prophet’s sure
voice
And scripture-based choice
Will steer you true …
eternally.
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