The Almighty

While reading from "Shadow of the Almighty" by Elisabeth Elliot, I came across this poem

written by Jim Elliot on October 09, 1948. 

What is this, Lord Jesus, that Thou shouldst make an end

Of all that I possess, and give Thyself to me?

So that there is nothing now to call my own

Save Thee; Thyself alone my Treasure.

Taking all, Thou givest full measure of Thyslef

With all things else eternal--

Things unlike the mouldy pelf by earth possessed.

But as to Life and godliness, all things are mine,

And in God's garments dressed I am;

With thee, an heir to riches in the spheres divine.

Strange, I say, that suffering loss,

I have so gained everything in getting

Me a friend who bore a Cross.

God bless