"MISS WARRENE"

She was only a frail woman
in a body weak and worn,
but she had a warming smile,
and a song of praise each morn
"No Bible?  Then, no breakfast!"
was her self-inflicted rule;
To her, the Holy Bible
was as priceless as a jewel

And the little children loved her
as they gathered all around;
In her quiet, gentle manner,
a caring friend they found.
She taught the neighborhood youngsters
to memorize God's Word,
then they went along to church with her -
such was her reward.

In front of all the church-folks,
the children would stand in a row,
flawlessly reciting
all the verses she'd taught them to know
While their happy, glowing teacher
beamed upon them in her joy,
sharing in her Lord's approval
of each precious girl and boy.

She was frugal to the penny
and "as skinny as a rail,"
but to share her meager offerings,
she was never known to fail
For each child she sat out a saucer,
preparing with heartfelt pleasure;
On each one, a Macadamia nut --
to the children, it was a treasure

Her influence still lives on today,
though she's now in glory-land,
and the children still remember
what she seemed to understand:

Though you're young, or poor or frail,
God will bless you by His grace,  
for His Father-love is greater
than the trials that you face;
And a cup of water given
in the Savior's loving Name
will bring overflowing blessings
worth far more than earthly fame.

"For whosoever shall give you
a cup of water to drink
in My Name,
because ye belong to Christ...
...he shall not lose his reward."
 

                                  Connie Faust
                         Mustard Seed Ministries