AM I BEING SELFISH?
Gathering clouds of unrest can mar a bright blue sky,
A troubled heart can tremble and give a worried sigh,
For this world is heading for turmoil and catastrophe,
But in the walls of the temple of all concern we are free.

Comfort and contentment, God’s healing balm is found,
Soft words spoken in sweet love is the only quiet sound,
As I sat counting all my temple blessing, slowly, one by one,
I thought, was I being selfish feeling so safe as I did come?

So many cannot enter and feel that tranquil peace and love,
All some people know of is cruelty, greedy push and shove,
Many can enter but don’t come, I do not really know why,
So I ask, am I being selfish as I feel His peace from on high?

I know sheer joy as I feel His love and strength therein,
After a few hours I know that every evil battle I can win,
As I attend there at least three times a week I feel His peace,
Know that His great love for all mankind will never cease.

I don’t think those who attend are selfish, all are welcome here,
All can accept the gospel keep the commandments, be free from fear,
Yes, I will come rejoicing continue to feel of His great eternal love,
Learning day by day how to obtain God’s sweet heaven above.

(Millicent) Ann Margetson 12 March 2004