A Jim Elliot Poem

If you only read one Christian's diaries, choose Jim Elliot's. Scripture, prayer, struggles with sin, finding God's will, dating/marriage, missions, college, ministry, family - it's all there. 

Even though I knew a lot about Jim before reading these diaries, I was pleasantly surprised with all the poetry he wrote and how good it is. Here's one of my favorites so far: 

I sent my love upon thee, child, 

I knew thee far away

I wept to see the wandering, wild

I yearned til thou didst pray. 

One of a hateful rebel band, 

Strong in thy lust for sin, 

A furtive, fitful, fiery soul, 

I loved; I called thee in, 

Snipped thee of thy grimy pride, 

Laid bare thy secret want, 

Poor vagabond of empty ways

I sent my Spirit to haunt. 

Now desert son, the choice is thine: 

My love thou canst forget

And go to roaming wasteland paths. 

Wilt, willful, wander yet?