A TRIBUTE to MARY JONES
She opened her special Welsh Book
Given as a present from a Friend,
And daily set aside time to look
Upon those words which her heart did mend.
For now she had God’s Word in her hand,
A priceless Treasure, at last acquired;
She walked barefoot across the hilly Land,
At sixteen, a feat to be admired!
Twenty-five-miles wasn’t much for her to bear;
Of this Book, she just had to get a hold –
Her drive was something most rare
For a young girl to trek in the cold.
It must have felt like a soothing balm
To read those words at leisure –
Imagine her face of serenity and calm,
Imagine her exquisite pleasure
At reading about the life of our Lord
And the love he undoubtedly showed –
Mary loved this Book she could not afford,
Her heart’s appreciation overflowed.
No doubt she spoke to neighbours
From a heart courageous and bold,
Excitedly relating all of God’s favours
To be gleaned from those leaves of gold.
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A tribute to Mary Jones
johnmcvey-- Beautiful portrait of a devout young girl.
amazing
what some people would go through to get hold of a book - THE Book! 200 years ago. Appreciate you comment.
I love this
I love the piece how it flows and the illustration. And yet I say though the book was hard to acquire and the GOD'S Word was in the book and the book came to her hand. It's how the Words find their way into her heart and grow that matter's. Its the treasure she herself becomes in her Savior that she can share that is gold and wisdom. And the relationship she has with her FATHER that can bring others the truth in grace. For when the blind see and the deaf hear we know the kingdom is very near for those who come to believe. I love how you show the preciousness and also the childlike searching with a single mind and strength for a treasure beyond all. And in the end you sum up the walk she had with a powerful scene. Thanks again for sharing
Ansel
I love this
Thank you very much!!! I have had to learn to communicate in writing because I am a poor talker, and to appreciate people's poetic expression-- good ones like this and even less-skilled writing -- from being a better reader than listener. Again, thanks. johnmcvey