Wednesday, February 24, 2010

A Box of Love

I had a tiny box, a precious box
Of human love - my perfume of great price.
I kept it close within my heart of hearts
And scarce would lift the lid lest it should waste
Its fragrance on the air. One day a strange
Deep sorrow came with crushing weight, and fell
Upon my costly treasure, sweet and rare,
And broke the box to pieces. All my heart
Rose in dismay and sorrow at this waste.
But as I mourned, behold a miracle
Of grace Divine. My human love was changed
To Heaven's own! And poured in healing streams
On other broken hearts, while soft and clear
A voice above me whispered,
"Child of Mine,
With comfort wherewith you are comforted,
From this time forth, go comfort others,
And you will know blest fellowship with Me,
Whose broken heart of love has healed the world."

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