The Conversation

“I am truly sorry my dear
That you can’t preach in here,
That there are other things you’re called to do,
Other things that God has for you.”

“Why? When this you desire?
When you feel called and full of fire?
Why when others have done and would do
And say it’s imperative for you?”

“Because my dear, the Word proclaims,
That other things should be your aim;
That you will be saved in childbearing
And in your home preparing,

The children for the world to come,
And caring for your husband some,
And instructing younger women too…
All of this He has for you.

A helpmeet for your given man
In the church a nurturing hand,
Ready to help and modest it’s true…
All of this God has for you.

Far too busy it would seem
To sinfully follow or pursue this dream;
Be content in what He’s done
Be a godly woman within your home.”

“O! I understand what the world says
And for your use in all things it begs!
But when can they ignore
What has been given from the Lord?

So worry not, I beg this day,
You’re vital to His church in every way,
Beautiful you are as He created you dear,
Yet your given path is abundantly clear.”

And true to form she walked away
Oblivious to the things I say;
This worldly woman bound in pride
Finds that her beauty has finally died.