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Nothing in my hand I bring. . . simply to Thy cross I cling.
Dirty Hands
In my lap, still and silent
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
About Me
- Susan
- Child of God, wife, mother. Wanna-be lay theologian. Geek of all things math. Crafter of many things. Seeker of the ancient paths. Born in the Midwest, raised in the South, lived in New England as a newlywed, and now living in North Carolina after short detours living in Texas and Kansas. I'm wife to Adrian since September 2007. I'm mother to Hans (June 2008), Gretchen (October 2010), Martin (June 2013), and Heidi (December 2015). I'm a child of God, beloved of Him since before the creation of the world. I am blessed.
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- Sense to Save
- A Deeper Love
- BDG
- Biblical Womanhood
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- Gray Cat
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- Onward and Upward
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- Young Ladies Christian Fellowship
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9 comments:
When I first read your post I thought it would be someone with the name of "Susan Garrison" although I didn't have a clue who that would be. I guess I can't be jealous. ;) That is interesting though.
It is incredible how ordinary people can have such an impact on many people just by sharing their own thoughts and ideas over the web. Kinda' scary, really. It makes me think about what a responsibility I have to only post items that would edify, encourage and exhort people. I see, too, just how deadly the words (or writings) of a few people can be in doing much damage to a person's reputation, even a godly one.
We must remember that as Christians we are to be totally different from the world in our conduct. Even when discussing evil influences or ideas we must be careful to do it in a way that is scriptural and well-grounded. Not out of hearsay, bitterness, revenge, pride or self-righteousness.
I don't want to be a person who goes off on rantings and ravings about all that is evil around me. By God's grace I will seek to shine a light rather than cursing the darkness. Only Christ can be that Light that people see in us.
May God grant us the wisdom and grace to do this at all times.
: )
That was funny. I figured it was going to be a Susan Garrison like Lydia did, though!
I am jealous! I wish I could be Time's person of the year, too!
This blog continues to get more and more boring. Are you really this boring and dull in real life?????
That anonymous comment makes me laugh because when I find a blog boring, I stop reading it, instead of leaving nasty anonymous comments. To each his own, I suppose.
And for the record, Susan, I find you far from boring in real life. :-) Too bad Mr. Anonymous doesn't have the privilege of knowing you or he would surely change his tune!
I agree with Zan. I've had some Anon comments on my blog before and I feel sorry for them (or the same person). They just don't know how much fun we have being "boring".
I'm with Ashley. I don't understand people who continue to read "boring" blogs and things that disturb them if it makes them that upset. I guess I don't like to purposefully upset myself. :)
My mom always told us as children when we said we were "bored" that people who claim to be bored or call something "boring" must be pretty boring people themselves. Needless to say we learned very quickly how not to be bored. ;)
Susan, you blog is so far from boring it's not even a contest. I have found you to be one of the most fascinating, entertaining, insightful people in the blogsophere. You write on such an incredible variety of topics and with much skill and thought.
Just a few days ago I was thinking that if you were a man, you would be a great preacher or a scholar or something like that. However, you will make an excellent wife for some adundantly blessed husband.
Cheers to you and your anything but "boring" blog!
Thank you, everyone, for your amusing and/or encouraging comments :). (I don't have to actually buy a copy, Brother Dear, just look at one :-D.)
Thank you all for you encouragement and votes of confidence in my ability to be exciting. I do encourage respectful dissention on my blog, so if anonymous would like to register and civilly discuss topics, then he/she is welcome. However, I have closed anonymous comments (once again) because I do not feel that negative, anonymous comments are helpful to either side.
My elementary school teacher used to always say "Boredom is a state of mind that is self induced". Of course, trying to figure out what that sentence meant kept me from getting bored right there. ;-)
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