You were there

at the Determinate Council,

and You were there

when there was light.

You were there

before men knew best,

and You were there

when their time was full.

You were there

when they wanted a king,

and You were there

when he brought them war.

You were there

when the walls went up,

and You were there

when the walls broke down.

You were there

when Father was silent,

and You were there

when again He spoke.

You were there

in a humble crib,

and You were there

in and among the crowds.

You were there

on a hill to die for mankind,

and You were there

with Mary of Magdala.

You were there

on the road to Emmansus,

and You were there

on the Mount of Olives.

You were there

on the road to Damascus

and You were there

with John of Patmos.

You were there

in all these times and places,

and You are always there,

where ever there,

are those You call Your own.

Rik Charbonneaux is a retired NE Iowan who loves all of God's Word and all of His creatures.