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DEV:The vessel by B.V. Cornwall
The Master was searching for a vessel to use: Before Him were many,
which one would He choose?
"Take me," cried the gold one. "I'm shiny and bright; I'm of great
value and I do things just right. My beauty and luster will outshine
the rest, And for someone like you, Master, Gold would be best."
The Master passed on with no word at all, And looked at a silver
urn, grand and tall. "I'll you dear Master, I'll pour out your wine;
I'll be on your table whenever you dine. My lines are so graceful, my
carving so true, And silver will always complement you."
Unheeding, the Master passed on to the brass, Wide-mouthed and
shallow and polished like glass.
"Here, here!" cried the vessel, "I know I will do; Place me on your
table for all men to view."
"Look at me," called the goblet of crystal so clear, "My
transparency shows my contents so dear. Though fragile am I, I will
serve you with pride, And I'm sure I'll be happy in your house to
abide."
Then the Master came next to a vessel of wood; Polished and carved,
it solidly stood. "You may use me, dearest Master," the wooden bowl
said. "But I'd rather you used me for fruit, not for bread."
Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay. Empty and
broken it helplessly lay. No hope had the vessel that the Master might
choose, To cleanse, and make whole, to fill and to use.
"Ah! Now This is the vessel I've been hoping to find. I'll mend it
and use it and make it all mine. I need not the vessel with pride of
itself, Nor one that is narrow to sit on the shelf; Nor one that is
big-mouthed and shallow and loud; Nor one that displays his contents so
proud; Nor the one who thinks he can do things just right; But this
plain earthen vessel filled with power and might."
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay, Mended and cleansed it and
filled it that day; Spoke to it kindly - "There's work you must do...
Just pour out to others as I pour into you."
B.V. Cornwall