when she was asleep in her bed
she heard a pounding in her head.
who can be knocking at this ungodly hour?
for in this house, the devil has no power.
when she heard a voice outside her door!
'open the door and i will give you riches and fame
if but once you call my name.'
hearing this voice outside her door ' she responded'
but! this is the house of the LORD, you see.
i will not open up for someone like thee.
you can not give me what i desire
and i will not follow you into the fire.
so leave my door- never to return ever more.
the devil responded:
but! i can give you all these things
and you don't have to kneel before me.
i can give you eternal life
if you but- become my wife.
she responded: before my LORD i will kneel
my heart and soul, he can heal.
eternal life- i will have with him
and not have to commit a sin.
so take away all your promises and foolish ways
for i have nothing more to say.
my LORD is with me- i will not sway.
so with this he left her door
to return never more.
the costly gift and cozy life the devil would want to give is'nt going stand before the love the lord gives
Only the person themselves know when their making a pack with the devil. It's that little pause of should I or shouldn't I. The good feeling comes when you don't have to think, but automatically do what is right. Good thoughts 10++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
What an amazing story! It held my attention through every stanza. I hope that the Devil stays right where he belongs! Kind regards, Sandra