First to Throw a Stone

[Denise Bethea]

If there's one who often faltersBy the wayside in despair,Seems unusual his/her shortcomings,Do you hold him/her up in prayer?If the weak should stumble, brethren,If he/she cannot stand alone,Let the perfect one among youBe the first to throw a stone.If so often he/she has waveredYou cannot believe him/her trueHave you mentioned it to JesusAs the strong one ought to doDo you ever stop, consider,Have you no faults of your own?Let the perfect one among youBe the first to throw a stone.Is there one with crosses heavy,Seems he/she cannot carry all,And he/she doesn't keep step as we do;If he/she ever chance to fall,Do you plead with God for mercyTill He answers from the throne?Let the perfect one among youBe the first to throw a stone.