Surrender

 February 11, 2012

Poem

Surrender

In Life we must make a choice, Not once or twice, But many times over. The choice is to be crucified, To let die What we would have to live. We come to a crossroad Time & time again On life's journey Where there's a sign that points to "My Way" & one to the Old Highway "My Way" looks pleasant Free of stumbling blocks & pebbles & rocks The Old Highway is rocky & windy you can't see around the bend It's narrow too & full of thorns that rend. "My Way" seems right but the end leads to a deathly sight The Old Highway may be long but at it's end you will join angels & saints in a Holy song. To many the Old Highway would seem wrong & that's because it's only for the strong. This is not a strength of flesh or heart But a spirit willing to be set apart To walk alone But know dear soldier of the cross It is His grace that keeps you crucified there & tho' all men may stare Count this not as a snare But patiently bare what you would not choose Had you your own will to keep & not lose. Dear friend, has a choice you've made brought you to your knees & bade You sweat drops of blood Have your tears run as a flood? As your mouth cries, "I want Truth & not lies! Abba the path of life I choose what have I to lose? Crucify, crucify my every desire Let me come through this fire fine & solid as gold something so precious it could never be sold Let me be your treasure Abba, even the apple of Your eye For this I will gladly die To my will That Thy will Will be done still." A life of Surrender Had it not been worth it none would be saved & all would be lost. Once it was a lamb, then a dear Son & now my friend the choice comes to everyone, Truly to die is gain When the will is crucified Abba is glorified. Count the cost & be assured nothing good for you will be lost. He is a rewarder to them who seek His will to fulfill. Abba into your hands... I Surrender.

Written by ~Faithful Friend