The crowds were overwhelming,
So Jesus went inside,
But needy people sought Him
From whom He couldn’t hide.
They heard that He was able
And gladly gave reprieve
To deepest griefs and troubles
Of people who believe.
A woman from Phoenicia,
Whose daughter was possessed,
Fell at His feet in anguish
And made a bold request.
She begged Him for her daughter
And wouldn’t take a “No.”
She knew He had the power
To make the demon go.
He told her that the children
Of Israel would be fed,
But dogs of other nations
Can’t have the children’s bread.
“But dogs,” the woman answered,
“Can lick the children’s crumbs,”
For desperation gave her
The faith that overcomes.
Her faith so pleased the Savior,
Because she understood,
In every dispensation,
That God is always good.
He gave her what she wanted,
He yielded to her plea,
And in that very hour
He set her daughter free.
Such is the God we follow,
On whom we cast our cares.
His heart is always open
To hear our earnest prayers.
Nita Brainard
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