Such a fragile vessel of Earthen ware I have humbly discovered myself to bear but chipped and worn though I may be My makers stamp adorns me for all to see His intricate work of a design unique Has moulded each person to silently speak Great praise and glory of the creator’s hand His artists signature visible through every strand My maker has decreed my value infinite in his sight I am his creation, a work of my maker’s delight Yet the joy that doth spring for which I now sing Is the treasure this fragile vessel contains within For carried within this jar of earthen clay Is a precious pearl of great price on display A light shining from our hearts beheld to all It melts the most calloused heart’s defensive wall This sacred light: this precious jewel is Jesus no less Stricken he was for our sake that his name we would confess “My saviour; my Lord, why give your life for mine at such cost?” “For love of you” is his answer “I could not leave you lost” He is humanity’s redeemer who leads the broken sinner home To receive welcome in spotless robes that are not our own Now adopted as God’s beloved children, before His heavenly throne Jesus is the treasure we so dearly carry; our eternal light and everlasting shalom
© Benjamin Trowbridge 2021
Abba's Dearly Beloved 