Missionaries Are Heroes of Faith

“Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations…” Acts 20:19 of the King James Version Fulfilling God’s perfect will from the heart Yielded to advance the kingdom of Christ They are missionaries who did their part Serving the Lord while graciously sufficed… Called to minister, Gospel they did share Propelled by compassion, loving kindness Divine wisdom, peaceful zeal, mercy-deed Preaching, teaching Scriptures of prudent care Nourishing souls midst guided gentleness For redemption seal with ardent faith creed. Soldiers of Christ championed truth and right Endured, persevered along patience-race Discipling converts through biblical light Toward holiness’ walk of virtue-brace… Gratefully labouring with divine zest Though human nature battled against guilt Confessing, repenting, pressing on still Serenely vanquishing transgression pest Drawing nigh to God’s altar, pardon-built Sublime course, blissfully they did fulfill. In their pastoral work where they did toil The Saviour’s exaltation, their aim Anointed by the Holy Spirit’s oil For triumphant goal, hailing Master’s name… Encountering struggle, suffering, pain Attacked by temptation, trial, hardship Gripped with heartache causing grief and sorrow Those God-called trod on selflessness’ terrain Ordained to practice faithful stewardship Exuding radiance of service-glow. May 17, 2022 2nd place, "Form O- Ode- New Poems" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 6/1/2022.