Redeemed

I would rather be ashes than dust… 

I’d rather be worn out and used all my days

Than to see all my ways turn to rust 

I would rather burn out in a brilliant blaze 

The way I was made is not what I will be

If I set my eyes on eternity

I’ll redeem my time He’ll redeem my ways

In the Living Vine and the Ancient of Days

I would rather be fire than smoke

I’d rather be together than apart

I’d rather be wizened than woke

I would rather be kind than smart

Bridge

I was one way and now I am not

Changed by a truth that I never sought

Now, not my own I will give all I’ve got

To follow and  walk in the light

Ready to fight the good fight

The way I was made is not what I will be

If I set my eyes on eternity

I’ll redeem my time He’ll redeem my ways

In the living vine and the Ancient of Days

In the Living Vine and the Ancient of Days

(Couple of lines reference a Jack London quote)

June 2, 2024

Anthony Foster