Colan Hiatt Poet Rhyme

Paul's Pearl

Paul's Pearl

"Take up thy cross and follow Me"
If my discipline, you choose to be 
Goals for yourself you must deny
Jesus spoke to those who stood by

He knew that soon the greatest trial 
Coming from those who were hostile 
Would await Him at the cross 
As He endured pain and earthly loss

The ultimate sacrifice He did give 
That beyond the grave we can live 
No greater love was ever known 
Than Jesus gave, for His own

For those who choose to follow Him 
At times, the journey will be grim
Just don't forget that final goal 
The important issue - is the soul 

Trials for most of us are small 
Compared to those of the apostle Paul 
From that day on the Damascus road 
Material "things" began to erode

In my infirmities I will glory
As I proclaim the Gospel story
When I am weak, then I am strong
Let this be, my theme and song

Shipwreck and abuse he knew so well 
Still the Gospel he lauded from a cell 
But as fiery darts around him did swirl 
Paul's peril, became a pearl 

          Colan L Hiatt  =  09-07-16
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