The Voice of Truth

I hear a whisper in my heart

But fear to listen lest I start

To hear His voice misunderstood

And steer myself from paths of good

In chase of something better when

My place is waiting here again

But grace continues calling out

My face a mix of hope and doubt

My child dear

Incline your ear

Lay down your fear

I've found you here

You need no sign when hopes rejoice

Oh sheep of mine, you know my voice

I want to say my doubt was gone

But haunting thoughts with daggers drawn

Were prodding memories of when

The god I heard was words of men

But something in the tone is right

I'd come to learn before this night

To trust the voice that, when it's true

Can just the same say, "I love you"

And so with Samuel's "I am here"

I slowly open up my ear 

I long to speak and share with you

A song unique, a prayer come true

Your faith is strong, your faith is true

You've waited long to make it through

Your love is evident with grace

A humble heaven-sent embrace

But one of three must still remain

My son, I see that hope brings pain

Discouragement now feeds despair

Of nourishment and needed care

But see the birds up in the air?

They heed no words of dim despair

For good will come tomorrow

It's seen with hopeful eyes

And should it come with sorrow

And even woeful cries

Then all the more your hope

Must clash with darkening gloom

The squall and storm will blow

So lash your heart to truth

The present is a gift

The flowers know no hurry

Their pleasantness would drift

Through hours free from worry

This hope that can remain is now

Awakening my world

It opens clammed-up pain somehow

To make a string of pearls

And yes, some goodsome things of life

May never come my way

For I have hoped for home and wife

Endeavoring oft to pray

Yet these are but a metaphor

Of all the good He has in store

And hopes for blessings from our Lord

Can keep our spirits looking toward

The consummation of desire

Christ will come with eyes of fire

Bringing home His chosen bride

Free from dross and purified

Yes, I see it now...

Indeed, I hear it now...

My Beloved calls my name

Whispers love to banish shame

Chosen by His Majesty

Claimed for all eternity

Reviews

[Writergurl]

SO VERY well written and well said. Nicely written

[Aneto]

Thank you so much for the words of affirmation! I was hesitant to share this one, so I appreciate the encouragement. :)

~Aneto~

[Writergurl]

not a problem