Dirty Hands

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

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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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Monday, September 01, 2008

Hans' first roller coaster ride

Posted by Susan at 8:31 PM

3 comments:

Jessie said...

what an adorable toothless grin!!

9/02/2008 05:33:00 AM
Kacie said...

Super cute! I just want to tickle him!

9/02/2008 10:36:00 AM
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