Wise as the Serpent (with lyrics)-- Teresa A. Poertner

Listen to the official release of "Wise as the Serpent," a powerful new scriptural track performed by Teresa A. Poertner. Rooted deeply in the uncompromised truth of Matthew 10:16, this song delivers a timely message of faith, wisdom, and spiritual endurance in a classic 1950s traditional country gospel style. We thank you for listening to our family's music. Please like share and subscribe and join our music ministry to stay connected with our mission. _______________________________________________________________ 📜 Official Song Credits Song Title: Wise as the Serpent Vocals: Teresa A. Poertner Written by: Teresa A. Poertner Release Date: 07/05/2026 PRODUCTION & MUSICIANSHIP *Executive Producer / Visionary Director: Teresa A. Poertner/ Billy Poertner *Digital Music Manager & Arrangement Strategist: Jarvis P. Coffman *Lead Vocals: Teresa A. Poertner *Instrumentation: Weeping pedal steel, mournful/flying fiddle, church acoustics *Recording Acoustic Profile: 1950s traditional style church acoustics ___________________________________________________________________ Lyrics: (Verse 1) The Master hath spoken, the harvest is ripe, He sendeth His children to stand for the right; As sheep in the valley where fierce wolves awake, We walk in His counsel for righteousness' sake. (Chorus) Be wise as the serpent that winds through the field, With faith as a buckler and truth as a shield; Be harmless and pure as the white-feathered dove, And conquer the hatred with heavenly love. (Verse 2) The scoffer will mock and the world will deride, But close to the Savior our souls shall abide; No weapon can prosper, no trial dismay, While walking the narrow and scriptural way. (Chorus) Be wise as the serpent that winds through the field, With faith as a buckler and truth as a shield; Be harmless and pure as the white-feathered dove, And conquer the hatred with heavenly love. (Bridge) He gives us the power to stand in the storm, Protected from danger and shielded from harm; The words will be given when trials begin, To triumph over darkness and conquer all sin. (Chorus) Be wise as the serpent that winds through the field, With faith as a buckler and truth as a shield; Be harmless and pure as the white-feathered dove, And conquer the hatred with heavenly love. #music #countrygospel #teresaapoertner #southerngospel #traditionalhymns #billypoertner