MESSENGER OF GRACE

He strolls the shimmering silvery stones
where every soul who touches Heaven's shore
first treads when passing into eternity.

His immortal senses listen to the echoes of their lives
just as he has done for eons,
having seen every vivid detail of creation,
all the seconds lived,
no single thought has missed his attention,
nor any pain passed without his feeling its hurt.

At Eden he stood watch, sensing their shame
when Adam and Eve were forced to leave,
always vigilant to silently soothe a wounded soul.

In the eternal rays of golden love his essence always dwells,
passed on in obedience as the Lord commands.

Fierce in righteousness, diligent in mercy are ways he follows.
Reaching down to touch any spirit
when their prayers rise as incense before God's throne.

Everlasting omnipotence flows through his being,
but never flares except as the Most High wills,
always spreading the wings of grace
across the humanity to comfort and inspire.

In a blink, he obeys the call
transforming from creature of pure incandescent glory
and into a shabbily dressed homeless figure,
wandering city streets to test the hearts of men.