The Lord's Guest

As you enter His House, softly close the door
Upon a realm of selfish haste.
Loose the sandal of a warring world
And open they heart to peace.
Bathe they soul in calm reverence;
Be cleansed from doubt and envy.
You are his guest.
He bids you welcome to the sanctuary
Of a righteous cause make perfect
By his acceptance.
Unfolded to you is the drama of existence,
The mystery of life, the grandeur of death
Unto greater life, complete companionship,
The enthronement of perfect law.
Yours is the refuge of the forgiven, the glimpse,
The very test of the redeemed.
Guard this precious touchstone of eternity
Within a humble heart, 'tis no commonplace
Possession, this jewel for which ages of all time
Have wished and striven.
Go forth again, bearing more firmly,
More kindly, the torch of truth to
A groping world, remembering-
You have been, and yet again
Will wish to be, His Gust.
- Orson Rega Card.

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