ARTICLES

As I wander life’s wending path,

With chasms on each side.

I try to keep my eyes on God

And with His Words abide.

I try to do the many things

I know He wants me to,

For in this earth I’ve little time

‘Cause I’m just passing through’.

I know that every step I take

Requires His guiding hands.

For danger lurks at every turn

That bears the devil’s brand.

And by myself, I would be lost

To seek without a glue.

The path to everlasting life.

While I am passing through.

I must remember every day

To quell my foolish pride,

For, all my efforts, naought would be,

Without Him by my side.

Just like the pilgrim on life’s road,

I’ve faith in Jesus, who

Will guide me in the wilderness

While I am passing through.

So with bowed head, I ask my Lord,

“Correct me when I stray

And give me strength to overcome

Temptations everyday.

Then when my life is finished

And my deeds He does review

I’ll know I did my very best

While I was passing through.

                                   

-       Thomas C. Gallagher