Poem April 7, 1997 Issue

The fruits of the Spirit

Beverly West Schmidt

Serving God
and man
does not wear us down or out,

But builds us up
like Nehemiah's wall;

Strengthens us
like Jacob's angels;

Feeds us with manna
like the children of Israel;

Opens our eyes to the multitude "that be with us"
like Elisha;

Rouses us to turn serpents into staffs
like Moses;

And gives us blessed, blessed peace
like Jesus on Easter morn.

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