"Communion" by Louie Williams Hamby

This morning, as we reflected on Christ's beckoning call for personal relationship, I shared a poem written by my grandmother, Louie Williams Hamby. She died when I was six years old, so I don't have many memories of her. But I am inspired by her poetry and art (she wrote and painted). This particular poem reflects some of her contemplative side. Here is a photo of the original poem along with some of her handwritten notes, with the text of the poem below.

"Communion"

Rev. 3:20

As sunset fades its radiance

And twilight brings its plea;

A knock - a voice - and waiting;

"Lo, I will visit thee."

I swing the door with gladness

For Christ, our Lord is there.

He comes to dine as promised

And mutual goodwill share.

He counsels me with courage

He lights the path grown dim,

As we sit and sup together,

I adoring him.

Ne'er earth holds such communion

Nor love so sweet can be,

As we sit and sup together,

And thus he blesses me.

Mrs. C.P. Hamby