IN SIMPLE FAITH

by Betty Jo Mings

I am not a theologian with a lot of earned degrees,
Yet I’ve kissed the feet of Jesus, for I’ve met Him on my knees.

I can’t argue with the scholars on their different points of view,
But I’ve hovered close to Jesus as each test He’s seen me through.

I don’t know the many meanings of each word in Holy Writ,
But my faith’s securely grounded, and I’m rich because of it.

I can’t stand up in a pulpit and expound the Word with zest,
And yet I long to tell you how the Lord my life has blessed.

I’m just a simple Christian who has known the Savior’s grace,
And in child-like faith I’ll trust Him till some day I leave this place,

And I reach my home in Heaven on that blessed shining shore,
Where I’ll be with my Redeemer and I’ll praise Him evermore.