An Introduction
"Albany is about
four hours drive for me, and when my wife is not travelling with me because
of commitments with the children, or grand-children, then I pass the time
with singing Psalms or Hymns at the top of my voice. Occasionally I manage
to put together a poem."
"The drive to Albany is a very pleasant drive, for me at least. I enjoy
the wonderful countryside with green undulating hills during the wet season,
and dry, and brown paddocks during the hot summer weather."
"Some people, unfortunately, do not see all this beauty of God's wonderful
creation, and for them this trip is a most boring trip. They endeavour
to get to their destination in the shortest possible time..
"
"They miss out on so much..
"
"During one of these trips I made the following
poem which can actually be
sung on the tune of Psalm 139":
GRATITUDE
As
I observe so many sheep
I
ask that God will also keep
His
children in His loving arms
Like
all those sheep on lonely farms.
He
is our God and great Preserver.
Let
us now serve Him with great fervour.
God
knows what His own children need.
They
are His own, His Covenant seed.
Let
us now follow in His ways
And
serve Him now and all the days.
May
we now be a thankful nation
And
show our great appreciation.
Leo
Schoof
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GOD'S
CARE
As
I was travelling along the highway
I
saw a wonderful and colourful array
Of
many new born lambs in the meadows
Running
along with mud larks and crows.
What
a pity there was no time to stay
And
watch all these lambs happily play.
Even
twin lambs without a care.
Yet
struggling for their mother's milk share.
Some,
who were white all over,
Were
learning to eat grass and clover.
Others,
involved in various races,
Had
black feet as well as black faces.
Does
not this peace and calm
Remind
you of the 65th Psalm?
Of
God, Who amongst anguish and pain
Still
gives abundant sunshine and rain?
Leo
Schoof
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