God Could Have

(A beautiful poem by Margaret K. Fraser)

God could have made the sun to rise
Without such splendor in the skies
He could have made the sun to set
Without a glory greater yet

He could have made the corn to grow
Without the sunny, golden glow
The fruits without those colors bright
So pleasant to the taste and sight.

And caused the apple trees to bloom
Without the scent that doth perfume
Those dainty blossoms, pink and white
That fill our hearts with sheer delight

He could have made the ocean roll
Without such music for the soul
The mighty anthem, loud and strong
And birds without their clear, sweet song

The charm of kittens' dainty grace
The dimples in a baby's face
All these are "extras" from His hand
Whose love we cannot understand

The God who fashioned flowers and trees
Delights to give us things that please
And all his handiwork so fair
His glory and His love declare

Yes, He Who made the earth and skies
Gave "extras" for our ears and eyes
And while my heart with rapture sings
I thank Him for the "extra things".

-Margaret K. Fraser


DOES GOD LOVE YOU?

You can see it in the beautiful world He's given you to live in.
Look around. He didn't have to make life so wonderful or
the world so beautiful, but He did —and He did it just for you!