A Higher Calling

There is no greater service,
…no higher calling from above,
Than to dedicate ones life,
…ones heart to the service of love.

To give unto others,
…as has been given unto you.
To discern the heart's whisper,
… "'Tis what I was born to do."

Such are the hearts,
…of these we honor here today.
Young adults of excellence,
…whose hearts pave the way,

Not only for better tomorrows,
…but for those here and now,
To uplift and inspire us all,
…do a better job somehow.

Young hearts that recognize,
…disability means not dismay.
That special needs people,
…are God's very special way,

Of granting us all,
…a distinct privilege to see,
The purity of such love, is love;
  …as love was meant to be.



Russ Pergram

Diamonds in the Rough

Society sees them as handicapped, less fortunate,

Someone to pity, to ignore.

Ah, but if only they'd take a closer look,

They’d see there's so much more!

For God makes no mistakes my friends,

Every heart, every soul has its worth;

And these are His special ones,

His gems upon the earth.

Diamonds in the rough they say?

Different, never be right?

Oh, open your eyes my friends,

Open your hearts, see the light!

Do not they reflect His love?

Their lights illuminate us all?

Does not the heart of God,

Hear them when they call?

God sent them not to be pitied,

Nor felt sorry for,

Rather to show us all

We could be so much more!

“We” are diamonds in the rough,

When seen in their light.

And they, precious jewels

Of the Masters delight!

 

 Russ Pergram