Gain

Do you deem it foolish,
to leave the things you love,
the dreams you hold so dear,
and give the wealth you have,

To gain eternal gold,
by clinging to the Lord?

Will you count it as loss,
to turn from worldly ways,
forsake sinful pleasures,
as throwing thrash away,

And live for Him who died
Each day in Him abide?

Is it insanity,
to give your last two mites,
your every ounce of strength,
your precious days and nights,

For Him who gave His all,
Who saved you from the fall?

-pids
November 3, 1988.
Kansai Kenshu Center
Osaka, Japan