Were I to receive
A grand call to preach
Or to come inside
Some great home to teach,
Gladly forsake it all
For just one soul to reach;
A mission stand 'gainst hell's influence
Standing firm against the breach.
E're sore back,
But a crust of bread
Tis worth it all
For the Kingdom spread;
Gladly give it all
And see my blood run red,
To hear my Lord say:
"Well done, my faithful stead."
A mission life,
Ne'er his own to give
But for sacrifice
That those around may live.
A lonely path,
One not all might strive;
A mission'ry's path
On which one comes alive.
-Joshua Benefiel, February 2017
