One Day to Live

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Had I but one day to live,

One day to love, one day to give,

One day to work and watch and raise

My voice to God in joyous praise,

One day to succor those in need,

Pour healing balm on hearts that bleed,

Or wipe the tears from sorrow's face,

And hearten those in sad disgrace-

I'd spend, O God, much time with Thee

That Thou might'st plan my day for me.

Most earnestly I'd seek to know

The way that Thou would'st have me go,

For Thou alone can see the heart-

Thou knowest man's most inward part.

--Alice Muir

I read this poem in a book today (The Steps of A Good Man by Eldon Martens) and it was a great blessing to me. I pray that my heart's desires would be to wholly please the Master. I hope you all enjoyed this poem as well.

Have a great weekend!