Meditations on the Way: Poems of a Christian Journey

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The Search

I sought You through the blazing fire,

My only Love and heart s desire;

And through the dreadful dark profound,

I sought You where You might be found.

And where did I find You waiting, Lord?

Were You like a river hard to ford?

Were You upon some mountain height?

Or a far land, hidden out of sight?

No matter where I looked for You,

I always looked in vain;

For I always tried to see You

In the thunder and the rain.

I searched so hard in places dread,

That I missed the wholesome word;

But, in Your House I shared Your Bread,

And knew You for my Lord.

He Comes

At journey s end this night I bide,

My emptiness stands mocking;

I hear His footsteps halt outside-

I hear Him knocking, knocking;

“Oh, stay, good Lord, from Heaven above-

Let me rise and serve You more!

Do not end my days till I have loved,

And opened my true heart s door”.

“Fear not-your dearest joy I have won:

Your last breath is blessed with love s charms-

You will not depart till My Kingdom has come,

And your children are safe in My arms”

Sr. Giles (C) 2006

Edited 05/12/2008

Br Andrew EFO