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he Master was searching for You dine. I need not the vessel with the
a vessel to use. Before Him My lines are so graceful, my The Master came next to the pride of itself, nor one that is
Twere many, which one carving so true, vessel of wood, polished and narrow to sit on the shelf. Nor one
would He choose? and silver will certainly carved, it solidly stood. that is big-mouthed and shallow
“Take me!” cried the gold one. complement You.” “You may use me, dear and loud, nor one that displays its
“I’m shiny and bright. Master,” the wooden bowl contents so proud.”
I am of great value, and I do Unheeding, the Master passed on said.
things just right. to a vessel of brass. “But I would rather you used Then gently He lifted the vessel of
My beauty and lustre will Wide-mouthed and shallow, and me for fruit, not for bread.” clay, mended and cleansed it and
outshine the rest. polished like glass. filled it that day: spoke to it kindly,
And for someone like You, “Here, here,” cried the vessel, Then the Master looked down on “There’s work you must do. Just
Master, gold would be best.” “I know I will do. the vessel of clay. Empty and pour out to others, as I pour into
Place me on Your table broken it helplessly lay. No hope you.”
The Master passed on with no for all men to view.” had the vessel that the Master
word at all and looked at the silver would choose, to cleanse and Oh, to be nothing, nothing. Simply
vase, narrow and tall. “Look at me,” called the make whole, to fill and to use. to lie at His feet. A broken and
“I’ll serve You, dear Master, I’ll goblet of crystal so clear! “Oh, this is the vessel I’ve been empty vessel... For the Master’s
pour out Your wine, “Though fragile I am, I will hoping to find. I’ll mend it and use use made meet!
I’ll be on Your table whenever serve You with fear.” it, and make it all Mine. (From: Faith in the Word)
