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The Potter's House

Just as the clay is in the potter's hand I'm a made vessel in God's own hand Just as he makes each vessel out of sand So God made me from the dusty land Just as he breaks the cup, and makes a jar If it pleases Him, then why keep me? Make me a vessel unto honour Make me a vessel made of fine gold That I might be fit for thy own use Or break me again, still I suit you.

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Chiquitachiamaka Baity

Date: 8/3/2011 6:41:00 PM

Beautiful and Inspirational Ingibo!!!!!!!!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/15/2011 5:59:00 AM

The mind of the Universe/God's is too large for mortal man to understand ;) [perhaps untill I suit you...] last line? I have a verse called The Potters Place! Nice to meet you and enjoy your work! Light & Love

Willy Munyoki

Date: 7/8/2011 6:21:00 AM

Superb and emotional poetry. Asking God to do His will upon thee, for He does things flawless for Him and you. A humble prayer your poem is.

Willy Munyoki

Date: 7/8/2011 6:02:00 AM

Superb and emotional poetry. Asking God to do is will upon thee, for He does is flawless for Him and you. A humble prayer your poem is.

Willy Munyoki

Date: 7/8/2011 6:01:00 AM

Superb and emotional poetry. Asking God to do is will upon thee, for He does is flawless for Him and you. A humble prayer your poem is.

Willy Munyoki

Date: 7/8/2011 6:00:00 AM

Superb and emotional poetry. Asking God to do is will upon thee, for He does is flawless for Him and you. A humble prayer your poem is.

Stephan McBride

Date: 7/3/2011 7:00:00 PM

beautiful write, I really enjoyed it, so much to gain from this

Treasa Jarvis

Date: 6/29/2011 11:25:00 AM

Very beautiful write, you are very uplifting . Thank you for your words of encouragement as well..

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/26/2011 10:53:00 AM

This is such an uplifting write, Ingibo-- yes may we serve our purpose here on earth, in order to serve God as well... Thank you for your comments in mine :) Keep on writing :D

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 6/26/2011 10:37:00 AM

A lovely lyric with pictures for the mind to absorb. So glad you are here with on Soup.

David Williams

Date: 6/25/2011 7:55:00 AM

nice write Ingibo. very thoughtful. thanks for your words on my poem David

Ralph Taylor

Date: 6/23/2011 7:43:00 AM

Excellent piece, Ingibo. Welcome to PS. Enjoyed. Thanks for your comments on my recent postings. Looking forward to more from you. Have a great weekend. Best to you and yours. Ralph