HERE AM I

(Samuel)

A young boy slept, 

   his heart sincere. 

His soul was willing

   to listen and hear.

The Word of God

   was precious then.

God was not speaking

   to the hearts of men.

God saw that child,

    and knew his heart.

He called his name,

   and set him apart.

The young boy heard,

   cried, “Here am I,”

And eagerly ran

   to the priest, Eli.

                Three times God called

   each time he heard.   

His heart excited,

   his soul was stirred.

He had to learn

   to know God’s voice.

And when he did,

   he made his choice.

The Lord then come;

   He called and stood.

And Samuel answered,

   as God knew he would.

   Debbie Isenbletter

   Springfield, Missouri

   (I Samuel 3:1-10)