The Lord Showed Me a Tree.. (Poem)

The Lord Showed Me a Tree.....
I was walking along in the desert of Marah, had no peace within,
Feeling full of strife and sorrow, carrying a bitter load of sin.
On the outside I was athirst, only bitter water around did stall,
 It seemed all hope was gone; 
But then I heard a VOICE:  the Blessed Saviour's Call!

Then the LORD showed me a TREE- it was the Old Rugged Cross of Calvary! 
I cast it in my life that day, it took sin's bitter stains away,
PRAISE THE LORD, JESUS SET ME FREE!

This new WATER, OH HOW SWEET! To my soul brought great RELIEF! 
This TREE  Redeemed, Restored my weary pilgrim feet.
But it had been there all along!
  Now CHRIST brought life,  gave a new song! 
I moved to Elim there to rest, 
restore my soul, from that great test.
Now, by His wells I long to stay,
 and like the palms there I will sway,
Bow to HIS WILL, and HIS VOICE I'll obey!

All  because the Lord showed me a TREE! It was the Old Rugged Cross of Calvary!
Cast it in your life today, to TAKE sin's bitter stains away,
YOU'LL PRAISE THE LORD WHEN HE SETS YOU FREE!!
~M. Hudgins 
(Exodus 15:22-27)