On the table side by side. 

The Scriptures and the TV Guide. 

One is well worn, but cherished with pride 

(not the Scriptures but the T.V. Guide) 

One is used daily to help folk decide. 

No! it isn't the Scriptures, it's the T. V. Guide. 

As pages are turned, what shall they see? 

Oh what does it matter, turn on the T.V. 

Then confusion reigns, they can't all agree. 

On what they should watch on the old T.V. 

So they open the book in which they confide 

(not the Scriptures but the T. V. Guide) 

The Word of God is seldom read. 

Maybe a verse before they fall into bed. 

Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be. 

Not from reading the Scriptures but from watching T.V. 

So then back to the table, side by side 

Is the Scriptures and the T.V. Guide. 

No time for prayer, no time for the Word. 

The plan for salvation is seldom heard. 

Forgiveness of sin so full and free. 

Is found in the Scriptures and not on T.V.