Consider The Poor

I saw a beggar on the street
Begging for some food to eat.
He had a tattered old backpack.
He wore no coat upon his back.

I'll ignore this pathetic jerk.
Maybe he's just too lazy to work.
I'll turn my head the other way,
But for this man, I'll surely pray.

The Holy Spirit then spoke to me.
"I gave you two good eyes to see
Those in need along the way.
You need to give as well as pray."

"I have blessed you, my dear child
Because you were so meek and mild,
But now you want to turn your head
When a poor beggar needs to be fed."

Alas, and then my tears did flow.
"Forgive me, Lord; yes I will go.
Yes, I will help this needy man.
Yes, I will help him all I can."

Yea, but for God's wondrous grace,
I could be in that beggar's place.
Lord, may I never, never indeed
Forget that there are those in need.