With it's Heart Against a Thorn
I found this poem in Streams of the Desert and liked it so much I decided to share it with all of ya'll! I hope you are blessed by it! Once I heard a song of sweetness, As it cleft the morning air, Sounding in its blest completeness, Like a tender, pleading prayer; And I sought to find the singer, Whence the wondrous song was born; And I found a bird, sore wounded, Pinioned by a cruel thorn. I have seen a soul in sadness, While its wings with pain were furl’d, Giving hope, and cheer and gladness That should bless a weeping world; And I knew that life of sweetness, Was of pain and sorrow borne, And a stricken soul was singing, With its heart against a thorn. Ye are told of One who loved you, Of a Saviour crucified, Ye are told of nails that pinioned, And a spear that pierced His side; Ye are told of cruel scourging, Of a Saviour bearing scorn, And He died for your salvation, With His brow against a thorn. Ye “are not above the Master.” Will you breathe a sweet refrain? And His
Hi Hannah,
ReplyDeleteWow, that is really something to be thankful for! 104, good on her :)
Its really cool that you are doing these thanksgiving posts everyday, it reminds us daily to be thankful.
Blessings,
Meggie
Hi Meggie,
DeleteI am delighted to see your comment!
I am glad you are encouraged through my little thanksgiving posts! ;)
Yes, I am very blessed to have my Great grandma for so long! I have to keep reminding myself that she won't live on this earth forever. I want to treasure each moment that I have left with her! She is a dear lady!
God bless!
~Hannah~