A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

“He made the stars also…” (Gen. 1:16) Every now and then at close of day I step outside for a change of pace, To feel the night’s cool breeze and see The starry sky looking down at me. The coolness of night with its gift of repose Mirrors serenity nothing else knows, Except for the fellowship that we share: My Lord and I, He’s beyond compare.    Pin pricks of starlight so far away Make me think of another day, And what it was like when the God Who made them Walked upon earth as the Incarnate Man. In the Gospels we’re told that He’d rise up and pray Before the hustle and bustle of day. As He sat on the hillside in the quiet dark night, He must have looked up at stars silent and bright. Did they remind Him of when at command of His Word He flung them in space as Creation’s Lord? Did He think all the more of His Father and home, That He missed while on earth for us He did roam? Did they remind Him of u...

Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Which is in heaven.” “Let your light so shine, Glorifying your Father.” This was Your command To disciples at hand. Well, I’ve taken the plunge To shine publicly, But I pray that I’ll always Serve with purity. Competition and pride Would Your awesomeness hide, So keep them far from me; May I look only to Thee. If I start to slip Without even knowing, I beg You to show me Immediately. Please touch other lives, Both near and worldwide, With the greatness of You Through all that I do. Your glory’s my goal, Your love’s my sweet song, That others may join Redemption’s glad throng. And I’ll bow the knee Of my heart unto Thee, As Your humble handmaid, My life at Your cross laid.