A Carpenter's Apprentice

There are many works in life-

Much knowledge and some fame.
But there is only one I choose-

One goal to make my aim-

To be a carpenter's apprentice,
Learning all I need to know
From the One who is eternal,
From the One who wants to show.

<>How to follow in the blueprint,
To measure with the Golden Rule,
How to plumb the line of Truth,
To learn the use for every tool.

How to smooth and shape the edges-
Careful not to mar the wood!
How to sort through life's cut lumber,
Reject the bad and use the good.

If I follow His instructions,
If I heed to His command;
I can build my house more solid
So that it will firmly stand.

I must keep my tools in order
And my duties never shirk!
For my life is not my own
And I must be about His work!

If someday folks look at me
And recognize my witness
I'll just be glad to hear them say,
"There goes a carpenter's apprentice!"

By.Carloyn Cates

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