We are the clay, and Thou our potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand.
-Isaiah 64:8
The Potter and the Clay
By Mary M., 1893
As clay within the potter’s hand,
Responsive to his will,
So let us be, and in us, Lord,
Thy purposes fulfill;
Made willing in Thy day of power,
Each restless spirit still.
Lord, make this place Thy potter’s house,
Where Thou shalt have Thy way,
To mold and fashion as Thou wilt,
Upon Thy wheel today;
Cleansing from sin’s impurity,
Make pliant as the clay.
Thou hast a purpose in each life,
Thou hast Thine own great plan;
Thou seest possibilities,
Unseen by us in man;
And where man says,
Impossible,
Thy love has said,
I can.
Dear Lord, too oft we’ve hindered Thee
And would not passive lie,
And let Thee work Thy work in us,
Thy name to glorify;
Now with desire
Thy will be done,
Our longing spirits cry.
2 comments:
What a wonderful poem. It says so much that we need to learn. Just this morning I was reminded that the shepherd cares for all his sheep, but the one he holds in his arms next to his heart, is the one who is hurting. Just so with Jesus. As we are on the Potter's wheel, He is the potter and He knows the clay (us) and how much we can take. Aren't you glad that we can trust Him. He only sends what we can take and holds us while He is molding us to His design. Hugs
A beautifully written poem Sunshine, thanks so much for sharing, I’ve always loved this anology, that we’re the clay and the Lord the all skilful potter, oh that we may not hinder the work of His hands.. may we always be gilded beneath ahis skilful hands that we be not a marred pot.
Lord bless you dear Sunshine, not sure if you’re still travelling, but praying for you in whatever you’re doing that our dear Lord will give you all the strength you need every moment of every day.
Thanks for Sharing this beautiful poem too, God bless, hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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