Classic Poem

" Servant of Jesus, bold and free,
What has thou done, Sir Knight, for Me? "

I found a good man compassed round with foes,
On every side reproaches, threats and blows.
In innocence he bravely strove, and well
And many a foeman to his good sword fell;
But, nature fainting, soon his arm were numb
Had not my cross-hilt sword, relieving, come.
Then, Master , in T HY place I stood! my blade
Flew swiftly from its scabbard to his aid!
I shielded him; I smote till close of day,
And drove them all, discomfited, away.
This, O L ORD , I did for T HEE !
Thou hadst done so much for me.