At the Beautiful Gate

Acts 3:6-10

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

 

 Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee:

The light of the sun, golden heat, a haven of blue and green,

warm brown fur in leafy nest beside a clear, sparkling stream.

 

Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee:

My hand to take yours and lift you up, my own body

for your strength, my very blood that you may be free.

 

Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee:

Endless pools welling up to quench your deepest thirsting,

dry, barren life revitalized, with fresh rising song bursting.

 

Silver and gold have I also none; but such as I have give I to Thee:

Praising wonder and awe at your Majesty, willing hands to do your Charity,

strengthened bones and replenished heart leaping with your Glory.

 

Christina Chase