My cousin ministers in Sudan — a country and a people ravaged by war and persecution. But there is hope for hopeless people! For when we pray, hope is boundless! This poem was recently written by my cousin:
Three angels stood before the throne
Two together, one alone
Each in turn petitions brought
Each a favor meekly sought
The first was young, was fair, was bright
With little hands, with gentle light
This angel pled for child and wife
Who bore the brunt of Darfur strife
The second angel, scarred but brave
Represented knight and knave
Who in Darfur did Gospel tell
Who gave out food, who dug up well
The third before the throne stood grim
Yet, O what love there was for him
He cried for rapist, victor, thug
He asked for them Mercy above
All angels knelt, all angels paused
All three had answers kindly caused
All three sped back with burning story
All of Darfur shall fill with glory
Please pray with me for God’s glory and God’s grace to flood Darfur and the devastated people there.
Fascinating article by Matthew Parris
