"I Will Take You By the Hand"

A field of snow all white and clean -

With awe I view its glistening sheen:

No tracks I see, just purest white,

Which glimmers even in the night.

Just so, each morning dawns so clear,

With yet no tracks of dirt or smear;

An opportunity from God

To choose just how it will be trod.

A field of white is each New Year,

Which as of yet has no shed tear;

And at the threshold of its door

Stands Christ with all His treasure store.

His offer stands so true and strong,

“I’d love, with you, to walk along;

To be your Guide each day and night,

Your Refuge, Strength and leading Light.

For every step I have rich grace

To pour on hardships you may face;

My love, unending, will surround

Your every step in un-trod ground.

So at the dawn of this New Year,

I welcome you, My child, Come near:

 For I will take you by the hand

And lead you to a better land!

Keturah C. Martin