The father a well digger, and
strong was he.
And as loving and kind as a father
could be.
And his daughter, five years
old
Very much dearer than silver
or gold.
To Mary her father was big, grand
and nice...
So each had a treasure beyond
price.
One day to the well little Mary
was sent
To take Daddy his dinner; how
gently she went.
But when she looked down not
a thing could she see.
The well, like a pocket was dark
as could be.
The father saw Mary and heard
her voice, too
But said not a word just to see
what she'd do.
She dropped to her knees, the
dear little soul
And called down, "Oh, Daddy!
Are you down this deep hole?"
"Why, yes, Mary darling.
I'm here at your feet.
Just drop me my lunch for I'm
ready to eat.
Just let it go easy, I'll catch
it all right."
She did so and watched it go
down out of sight.
"Why, Mary," he said, "There's
enough here for two.
Now this is the thing I would
like you to do.
You jump down here and we'll
eat together
Down here in the cool, away from
the weather."
"Oh Daddy! I'm afraid! I
can't see you at all.
Be sure and catch me and don't
let me fall."
‘Twas just for a moment she wavered
in doubt...
Then closing her dear little
eyes she jumped out.
In the darkness, that was the
test!
She trusted in faith in the father's
request;
And both were so happy he kissed
her and smiled
Because of the sweet trusting
faith of his child.
Oh! Sweet little Mary.
You have put me to shame.
How often my Father has called
me the same
But because it was dark I have
turned back in doubt
Refusing the call though His
arms were stretched out.
I wanted some proof. Must
first see with my eyes.
So I have doubted and lost me
the prize.
To him that will ask is given
to see.
And he that will seek, the Lord
says he shall find
Be he that's a doubter must always
stay blind.
Until I have faith and can bow
‘neath His rod,
I'll never inherit the Kingdom
of God.
Author Unknown