This is something I came across about 20 years ago at a time when I was receiving some unwelcome attention from over-zealous religious fanatics.It's a very handy piece that offers strength in common sense, something which seems to be missing amongst the fanatical extremists.
More than that it speaks in strength for anyone, regardless of faith. It also applies to people who are taking a different path to others, whether it be to have a business instead of a job, or even the choices they make in life.
I hope you find something of value in it for yourself.
Ten Thousand Paths
TEN THOUSAND PATHS MAY LEAD TO GOD
WHAT RIGHT IS MINE TO SAY
THAT HE WHO FAILS TO WALK WITH ME
HAS MISSED THE ONLY WAY.
WHAT RIGHT OF MINE TO ARROGATE
SUCH GRASP OF FINITE MIND
AND BOAST WHILE OTHERS VAINLY SEEK
THE GOD I SEEK TO FIND.
HOW COULD THE GOD I LOVE AND TRUST
POINT OUT TO ONLY ME
THE WAY WHICH TRAVEL ALL MEN MUST
TO LIFE ETERNALLY
I’M NOT SO WISE THAT HE DENIES
THE LIGHT TO ALL SAVE ME
WHILE OTHER HEARTS AS TRUE AS MINE
HE LOVES WITH LESS DEGREE
SO IF THE PATH WE TREAD SHOULD LEAD
WHERE BRIGHT CATHEDRALS RISE
OR WEATHERED CHURCH OR RUSTIC SHRINE
POINTS UPWARDS TO THE SKIES
EACH SINCERE TRAVELLER WILL ARRIVE
WHERE LIGHTS OF WELCOME SHINE
AND MYRIADS WILL BE THERE WHO WALKED
A DIFFERENT PATH TO MINE.
by Tom Q Ellis
ESPecially Best wishes,
Chris Johnson
