The Master

The Master

I had walked life's way with an easy tread,
I has traveled where pleasures and comfort led.
Until one day in a quiet place,
I met the Master (Jesus) face to face.

With station and rank and wealth for my goal,
much thought for my body but none for my soul,
I had entered to win this life's mad race,
when I met the Master face to face.

I built my castles and reared them high,
till their towers had pierced the blue of the sky;
I had sworn to rule with an iron mace,
when I met the Master face to face.

I met Him, and knew Him and blushed to see,
that His eyes full of sworrow were fixed upon me;
I faltered and fell at His feet that day,
while my castles melted and vanished away.
Melted and vanished and in their place,
nothing could I see but the Master's face.

My thoughts are now for the souls of men,
I've lost my life to find it again;
ever since that day in a quiet place,
where I met the Master face to face.

Unknown Author

Source: God's Man of Influence - Living a life of lasting impact,
Jim George, Chapter 2, Taking the first step toward influence, Page 27