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Topic: Rejection (11/15/04)
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TITLE: The Crooked Vessel By Elizabeth Pearson 11/21/04 |
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THE CROOKED VESSEL
by Elizabeth Pearson
The Master Potter formed the vessel in accordance with His will --
A vessel He'd determined afore how He would usefully fill.
But the vessel looked upon himself and did not like what he saw --
Misshapen, crooked, and ugly, he, so evident was each flaw!
“Why have you made me like this?” he cried, “I’ve no beauty like the rest!
You could have created me perfect -- And named me one of Your best!”
“But you are unique, and dearly loved, your beauty is in your worth --
I’ve chosen you for service, not looks, do not scorn your lowly birth.”
”You'll hold to the brim such perfume sweet, and please all who pass you by --
They'll rejoice when breathing your fragrance, praising your Maker on High!”
“Outward appearance is just for show, inner presence is what counts,
Handsome vessels are often empty -- detached from the Master’s founts.
“Satisfied be with your lot in life, Revolt ‘gainst your Maker quell,
For you are extra-special to Me, Eternity's days will tell.”
In surrender, the vessel found peace, His service was multiplied.
With joy his heart was filled to the brim -- The Lord within did abide!
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