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September 18, 2009
A sweet smelling savour
"For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish."--2 Corinthians 2:15
"Blow upon my garden that the spices may thereof flow out."--Song of Solomon 2:16
"And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour."--Ephesians 5:2
A Persian fable says: One day
A wanderer found a lump of clay
So redolent of sweet perfume
Its odors scented all the room.
"What are thou?" was his quick demand,
"Art thou some gem from Samarcand,
Or spikenard in this rude disguise,
Or other costly merchandise?"
"Nay: I am but a lump of clay."
"Then whence this wondrous perfume--say!"
"Friend, if the secret I disclose,
I have been dwelling with the rose."
Sweet parable! and will not those
Who love to dwell with Sharon's rose,
Distill sweet odors all around,
Though love and mean themselves are found?
Dear Lord, abide with us that we
May draw our perfume fresh from Thee.
Posted by Marilyn at 12:13 AM | Comments (0)