What I saw

I saw them all gather,
Travel from near and far
They came by means many,
Boat, bus, plane, or car.

I saw the look in their eyes,
Excitement tinged with joy,
The Spirit of Life was with them,
On woman, man, girl, and boy.

I saw what they came for,
Why they waited for hours on end.
They sacrificed much to be here,
Something waited round the bend

I saw my generation.
And those who came before,
With eager faces, grip worn Bibles,
As they raced down through the doors.

I saw them worship You,
Thousands of voices as one.
And though there were many divisions
All came to praise the Son.

I saw them turn the pages,
Notebooks, Bibles, and hearts.
As You spoke to them of commitment,
Human nature, and grace’s art.

I saw a sea of faces,
As the call was made for the broken.
So many. O God, there are so many,
Lives now awoken.

In them I saw a quick glimpse,
A fleeting, shiver of light,
Before tears filled my eyes,
I saw Your eternity that night