THE PROPHET'S RAGE WHEN A DONKEY VOICES THE MESSAGE.
THE PROPHET'S RAGE WHEN A DONKEY VOICES THE MESSAGE. Judge not the truth by the status of the tongue, Nor weigh what is spoken by who it is sung. A lowly mouth may carry heaven’s decree, While a prophet, though honoured, may fail to see. Sometimes the voice we dismiss as mockery Is heaven’s own rebuke for a recovery Sometimes what offends our prophetic pride Is mercy itself, standing by our side. Saints, lay down thy rod of anger Open thine eyes & see the danger Standing in the way you insist on Return to ancient paths to thread on For the greatest danger is not that the donkey should speak; The greater danger is when the prophet is too proud to hear & heed. Not every opposition comes from foes Some stand in the pathway to keep from woes. Sometimes mercy will not applaud where we go; Sometimes mercy will stop us and answer “No.” Mercy may challenge the way we have chosen, And humble the certainty our heart has espoused. Mercy can speak from an unexpected...