Down Choice Street, in early hours of accountability,
Comes the peddler with all his cunning wares;
Displaying to those just arriving the vicinity,
The choice of master's they might choose - to serve in after years.

 

Now,... he comes in tails, and top hat, with such alluring choices
Catching every single eye and ear;
Promising "If you'll only choose me, you'll be
Satisfied....never fear!"

 

Says one: "I'll grant you great contentment
And peace forever more!"
Another says: "I'll make you name known -
From earth to Heaven's shore!"

 

Still another one says: "I'll take away your loneliness -
You'll always have a friend..."
And this: "I'll release you from the pain you bear -
Give you strength to lend!"

 

I stood there watching ~ waiting ~
Discovering many lies;
For those who tasted never were
S a t I S f I e d.

 

Then, I studied hard, the peddler -
And found him so disguised!
In truth he was the clever
Father of all lies!

 

Then came a Servant Peddler,
With sandals on His feet.
His penetrating eyes portrayed
His soul was ever sweet!

 

His wares were all uncovered.
Plainly there for me to see
Were things I'd want forever,
That He would give to me!

 

No prices like the deceiver...
In fact, I could not buy!
The beautiful gifts He gave to me
Brought tears into my eyes!

 

I have now true contentment!
Beautiful peace within!
A life not free of trials...
But always full of Him!

 

The promises He gave to me
I believe with all my heart;
Safely trusting His Living Book
That promises ~ we'll not part.

 

The deceiver is so clever -
Watch close, my dear, lost friend;
If you should choose the wares he sells
You'll never stop paying him!

 

But Jesus is a Master you may
Serve with smiling face.
He never asks you to go alone,
You'll always feel His grace.

 

And...when you come to the river,
You will not cross alone -
For Jesus, Himself, will take you
Safely Home!