Words and Deeds

Not merely in the words you say
Not only in your deeds confessed
But in the most unconscious way
Is Christ expressed

Is it a calm and peaceful Smile?
A-Holy light upon your brow.
Oh no! I felt his presence while
you laughed just now

For me twas not the truth you taught
To you so clear, to me so dim
But when you came to me, you
brought a sense of him.   

And from your eyes he beckons me
And from your heart his love is shed
Till I lose sight of you and see
The Christ instead.                                               Source Unknown

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