I ran from the calling
Ducked and dodged
Continuously falling
Complaints I lodged

Calling me forth
Again and again
God saw my worth
Not what I’d been

I lacked the skill
And began to despair
Weak was my will
Life seemed unfair

God was my courage
Jesus my strength
Holy spirit encouraged
Faith at such length

Trembling I rose
When called my name
Sin to expose
Jesus to fame

In front I stood
Reading my note
Message of good
Scripture I quote

Silence descends
As I pray us out
The service ends
Amen some shout

I will be there
When he bids me obey
My life laid bare
For my hope and my stay!