Narcissus Saved

Narcissus Saved

 

Lord, Am I not beautiful?

My…sound words and doctrine.

                             

My...pious attendance at Sunday services.

                                                           

My...confession of faith and memorization of the creeds.

                                                                                                

My...tithes, offerings, and special offerings.

 

Lord, Am I not beautiful?

My…baptismal certificate and observation of The Lord’s Supper.

                                                           

My...kindness to the neighbors and service to the poor.

                                                                                                        

My...witness to You in the workplace.

                                                                                                                                      

My...songs in the sanctuary.

 

Lord, Am I not beautiful?

My…loyalty to the flock.

                             

My...membership in the flock.

                                                           

My...love of the flock.

                                                                          

My...beautiful wool.

 

My Lord and My God…rescue me!

 

 

 

Inspired by…Psalm 50…Deuteronomy 6:5…2 Timothy 3:5…John 10:27

 

Narcissus (Greek Mythology) and Mark Horst painting

 

John Wesley July 25, 1741

 

My 50th (a few years ago!)