The potter has the power,
The knowledge, and the skill,
To fashion every vessel
According to his will.
The pattern and the purpose
Of every vessel planned,
Its usefulness and beauty
Are in the potter’s hand.
The clay makes no decision,
Has no will of its own,
But yielded to the potter,
His pattern is made known.
And thus the Master Potter
Our service has outlined;
He asks us [...]
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In the Potter’s Hand {Beckwith}
Posted in Lois Beckwith, Poetry on 26/09/2008 | Leave a Comment »
Careful for Nothing {Beckwith}
Posted in Lois Beckwith, Poetry on 16/09/2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Careful for nothing,” ’tis the Shepherd’s voice,
“Be of good cheer,” “forevermore rejoice,”
Precious the truth this message doth impart,
Comforts, encourages, and cheers the heart.
“Careful for nothing,” wondrous love is shown,
In His desire expressed thus for His own;
Seeking to give them through life’s pathway here
Freedom from worry, care, or doubt, or fear.
“Careful for nothing,” for His love [...]
