You Will Be

I cried.
They had eyes but no sight;
their ways were so cruel.
In my anguish that night
my heart turned to You.
I prayed.

You heard.
But time it would take
for the mind to befriend
the things Truth does make
those who hear to commend.
You called.

I repented.
The vanity I now saw;
I must answer the call.
Others laughed at the thought;
I turned my back to them all.
I obeyed.

You began.
The clay must be formed
to the shape that you showed.
It is never as supple
but the watchers were told.
You spoke.

I laughed.
Set on high by Your Truth,
I looked down from its height;
seeing only myself
and not others their plight.
I sinned.

You grieved.
The way must be clear,
others also are dear;
tribulation brings change
and pain godly fear.
You reigned.

I bowed.
Sorrow broke my heart,
but grace kept my side;
your praise these provoked,
and silenced my pride.
I am still.

You smiled.
To this end you did make
all you did by Your will.
One to serve You did take,
earth Your glory to fill.
You will be.