November 2000

A blessed bequest to all Kingdom Sons from
our recently departed brother, Larry Hodges
[from the writing ministry, "Shofar Letters".]



THE WAY OF LOVE

He searched for me and when He found me
He convinced me that I was hopelessly lost,
Then He gently brought me- in Love-
To a Kingdom of Peace, Hope and Joy,
and I came,
Oh, but with so much pride.

He freely lavished upon me Gifts of
His Life, His Love, and His Peace!
In the fear of the Lord, and with
overflowing gratitude,
I received,
Oh, but with so much pride.

He broke for me the Bread of Life,
And with Infinite Love and Patience
Revealed Himself to me in
Faithfulness, Rest, and Purity,
and I thankfully accepted,
Oh, but with yet much pride.

He gave the Grace to yield to Him
Things of self:
money, home, lands, name, my will
and I gave with joy,
Oh, but with yet some pride!!

He removed from me my strength and courage
He caused my abilities to cease!
He broke my heart, He dashed my hopes,
and allowed no other Comforter but Himself;
and I gave way,
With not much pride!

He desired not mine (things owned), but ME!
He slew me with His Left Hand;
And raised me with His Right (Hand);
When it was done, only ashes remained.
And these I could not so much as offer Him,
Yet somehow, He received them
And bestowed in their stead
(my portion) of His Own Glory and Beauty;
And (so) it was not I, but Christ, Who lived....
Ah, but IN HUMILITY!!