Pardington Mupfumbu, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Greater Glory (He Who Cares)

When all of worldly beauty is lost
When form and face have borne the cost
Of life's sojourn upon this earth
A greater glory then springs forth,
When vanity is cast aside
With long-dashed dreams and fallen pride
At last a better hope I see
One anchored in eternity;
When no one gives a second glance
Or offers promise of romance
I know the One whose love is true
Who looks beyond what most men do,
When wit and charm have fled from thought
And company is no longer sought
There's still One friend who longs to hear
My every word,desire and fear;
When awkwardness is more the rule
Than competence and being cool
His words I hear so gently spoken,
"Come,poor in spirit and all who are broken."
When those around me criticize
With disapproval in their eyes
He spreads His arms with full embrace
And wears acceptance on His face;
When kindred spirit can't be found
And understanding's wayward bound
The One who knows me best will be
Thinking precious thoughts toward me
When foot is slipping,mind astray
From trying to fix things my own way
He rescues me with hourly grace
And sets me in a spacious place;
When all my naught attempts at fame
Lie crushed beneath a weight of shame
I seek the fame of Him instead
Who calls my name and lifts my head,
When youth and vigor fade away
And triumph seems an ancient day
My strength can rest in One who brings
Fresh power to soar on eagle's wings
When my last breath some day I take
Death's shadowed crossing,
Hence to make upon Christ's nail-scarred feet I'll fall
To kiss that One who is my ALL.

© 2019 Pardington Mupfumbu

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