The Lost Poem...Found!

My wife's grandfather, Floyd Mefferd, died in 1993.  We was a godly man and a humble servant of Christ.  His heart had known great joys and great tragedy during his long pilgrimage here of earth.   Through it all, He kept his focus on Jesus Christ, His Savior and His Master.  The good works of godly men will forever follow them as a testament to the glory of Jesus Christ who alone is good.

Last week, Floyd's son, Rev. Lynn E. Mefferd, was sorting through some of the belongings that Floyd left behind, and he came across this precious poem handwritten by Floyd.  Floyd died over 17 years ago, yet his evangelist heart still speaks to us today through this lost poem.  Dear Fellow Evangelist, may your life and works one day leave a similar legacy...a legacy of a heart that beats for the salvation of lost souls:

What Will I Do?

By Floyd Mefferd

What will I do with Jesus?

This is the Question that came to me.

What will I do with Jesus?

He who died to set men free.

He brought the way of salvation,

To us who were born in sin.

To all comes the sweet invitation,

“Come unto Me and I’ll make you clean.”

I said to myself, “I’ll wait awhile,

I’m sure there’s plenty of time.

How can I bother with self denial,

While my life is still in its prime?

Christ answered in words Oh so tender,

“Dear one, you don’t understand;

Greater life to you I will render,

If you’ll let Me take hold of your hand.”

Then I bowed myself before Him,

Acknowledging my sin and shame.

Now former things grew strangely dim,

As into my heart He came.

How wonderful now to share God’s love,

With others along life’s way,

Bringing showers of blessings from heaven above,

If they too only trust and obey.

How about you dear friend of mine,

Have you found this wonderful peace?

Jesus invites you to come and find,

Real life, that will ever increase.

Surrender your will to His will today,

For His way is by far the best;

Just trust in the Christ of Calvary,

Who will give you sweet peace and rest.