A Child’s Words

A little girl with shining eyes, 

Her little face aglow,

Said, “Daddy, it is almost time

For Bible Class.  Let’s go!

They teach us there of Jesus’ love

Of how He died for all, 

Upon the cruel cross to save

Those who on Him will call.”

“Oh, no.” said Daddy, “not today,

I’ve worked hard all the week. 

And I must have one day of rest.

I’m going to the creek,

For there, I can relax and rest

And fishing’s fine, they say,

So run along. Don’t bother me,

We’ll go to church someday.”

Months and years have passed away,

But Daddy hears the plea no more.

“Let’s go to Bible class;”

Those childhood days are o’re.

And now that Daddy’s growing old,

When life is almost through,

He finds the time to go to church,

But what does daughter do?

She says, “Oh, Daddy, not today,

I stayed up all last night,

And I’ve just got to have some sleep

Besides, I look a fright.”

Then Daddy lifts a trembling hand 

To brush away the tears.

As again, he hears the pleading voice

Distinctly through the years.

He sees a small girl’s shining face

Upturned with eyes aglow,

As she says, “It’s time for Bible class,

Please, Daddy, won’t you go?”

                                     Author Unknown