Quiet Reflection
by Stewart Duffie

Have I wounded a soul today, have I caused a tear to be shed.
Could I have done something else, watched where I tread.
Have I hurt some ones feelings, with an unkind act or deed.
Have I overlooked something, did I miss someone in need.

Have I been too busy, with every day cares.
Has someone needed me, to help ease their fears.
Have I not held out my hand, to those who are in need.
Have I not followed Jesus and planted a small seed.

Tho life's path is hard, I can lighten the load.
Of some weary traveler, down life's rocky road.
To watch a smile, beam through pure pain.
To watch pure sunlight, after the rain.

A Gift and a Promise
by Stewart Duffie
1997

To you my God I offer me,
I have nothing else but this body you gave.
I see the lonely eyes of the people in the street
I wonder, do they not see You, as I pass?

How is it that they cannot hear you?
You speak with such love and devotion,
I hear you in the wind speaking words of love
I am kissed by the rain you send.

You said take up My cross My son
My cup I pass on to you I will help you
endure and ease the pain,
I will hold you in the psalm of my hand,
My hand will hold back the killer within you.

I look into the sad eyes of the doctors,
They think, my body is betraying me
They do not understand your love and power,
so much greater than theirs.

In the night You whisper,
I love you, it is not punishment, but love
You tell me about the poor, the lonely, the sick
You ask me to shine so they will know.

You promised, that when it becomes unbearable.
You will call me home, do not allow me to become weak,
Your gentle sigh your breath upon me, I will come to you.
I will once again feel the warmth of Your light.

Jesus how wonderful your name.
You came in the night to show me the light.
Of love in your heart.

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