Asked Of The Lord

Hannah of old did plead with God

To send her a child of her own;

"Oh Lord of Hosts...remember me",

Was whispered when she was alone.

One day in the Temple as she prayed,

Eli, God's servant stood near.

He watched as she knelt and pleaded with God,

Her face streaming with tears.

He came to Hannah and spoke with her,

Then told her to "Go in peace",

For the God of Israel had heard her prayers,

And will answer, so claimed the old priest.

Hannah conceived as Eli had said,

Unto her was born a babe.

"He was asked of the Lord", she exclaimed with joy,

So the name Samuel she lovingly gave.

Now Hannah's heart was full of love

For the little boy she held so dear;

But she took and gave him back to God,

Saying, "His place is in service here".

Samuel was blessed with a Godly mother

Who put the Lord ahead of all things.

She lived a life of obedience to God,

And reaped the rewards surrender brings.

For God blessed her unselfish act

With more children to bring her joy.

This abundant gift of God came from

Her willingness to part with her boy.