Christian poem 'I WAS GLAD' by Harry Page (Christart.com)

I WAS GLAD
by Harry Page © 2007

I was glad when they said to me; let's go to God's abode,
I was pleased that they'd asked me, to set aside my load,
I was happy that I could go, that naught could hold me back,
To hear the words that God had sent, then nothing would I lack,
Lord, let me hear your voice.

I was glad as we worshiped, as we praised the Saviour's name,
I was pleased we could thank him, the sick, the halt, the lame,
I was happy to meet others who'd come to hear God speak,
Assembling together, the strong, the mild, the weak,
Lord, refresh us all in your love.

I was glad that we had gathered, to raise God's name on high,
I was pleased we'd come expecting, to raise it to the sky,
I was happy that our God was there, to bless us every one,
To fill us with his Spirit who leads us to his Son,
Lord, the triune God, bless us.

I was glad that I learnt something of God's great power and might,
I was pleased that I had received a portion of God's light,
I was happy that the words God sent were right just then for me,
That through the days that followed, some more of God I'd see,
Father, Lord, Spirit, be with me.