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Will not the End explain

August 26, 2010 by Christina

These words, penned by Amy Carmichael,  are a beautiful expression of faith in God in the midst of unexpected collapse during the course of service to the Master.

You can read about Amy here.  Amy was a missionary in India who opened an orphanage in Dohnavur.

As I read her poem and reflect on her life, I thank God for the service that this saint rendered to the body of Christ.  Despite her remarkable role in the kingdom, I believe that Amy’s poetry reflects a depth of understanding that only the interruption of her ministry could produce. It is not what we do for Christ, rather it is Christ himself who defines us.

In this regard, let us follow the example that this beautiful heroine of the faith has left us.

Will not the End explain
The crossed endeavor, earnest purpose foiled,
The strange bewilderment of good work spoiled,
The clinging weariness, the inward strain;
Will not the End explain?

Meanwhile He comforteth
Them that are losing patience; ’tis His way.
But none can write the words they hear Him say,
For men to read; only they know He saith
Kind words, and comforteth.

Not that He doth explain.
The mystery that baffleth; but a sense
Husheth the quiet heart, that far, far hence
Lieth a field set thick with golden grain,
Wetted in seedling days by many a rain;
The End – it will explain.

– Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur

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  1. Petra Hefner says

    August 27, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Very encouragingly beautiful! Have a blessed night!

  2. Christina says

    August 27, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Thank you Petra! Have a wonderful weekend! I will visit your place tomorrow, God willing!

  3. Diane says

    August 28, 2010 at 1:01 am

    The strange bewilderment of good work spoiled,

    Beautiful words. She must have seen much of this – laboring for Christ under harsh conditions.

    Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend.

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