God’s Hall of Fame

by Walt Huntley

Your name may not appear down here 
In this world’s Hall of Fame.
In fact, you may be so unknown 
That no one knows your name;
The headlines here may pass you by, 
The neon lights of blue,
But if you love and serve the Lord, 
Then I have news for you.

This Hall of Fame is only good
As long as time shall be;
But keep in mind, God’s Hall of Fame
Is for eternity. 
This crowd on earth they soon forget
The heroes of the past.
They cheer like mad until you fail
and that’s how long you last.
But in God’s Hall of Fame
By just believing on His Son
Inscribed you’ll find your name.

I tell you, friend, I wouldn’t trade
My name, however small,
That’s written there beyond the stars
In that Celestial Hall,
For any famous name on earth,
Or glory that it shares;
I’d rather be an unknown here
And have my name up there.