Promise

The thorny branch in bud brings promise of the rose, with want to share it's beauty, blossoms full in scarlet pose. A child's imagination feeds springs of dreams come true, from projected promised glory, strength for life begins anew. A lashing storm, a snowdrift rising, a glimpse through God's own eye, these remind us of his promise and teach us that he cannot lie. A new promise I give, the prophet heard. They shall know me, from the greatest to the least. At the time appointed Jesus came, for promises are made to keep. Upon each promise given, rests a hope of things to be. When life was young and hearts were tender, promised love remembered, God gave you to me.