The orphan is verily vainly aware
of a woman lurking in a shadow of despair
Parched from thirst with nothing to eat
Stones lie scattered at the head of the street
Bereaved, alone, and a face black as soot
Lay he there hungry, trampled underfoot
Born on stony ground, in thickets unsweet
His mother scorns payment at the head of the street
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Matt has a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration on Europe and the Middle East, and is currently studying in Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He has lived in the Middle East, Africa, New Zealand, and Europe, has led outreaches, mission trips, traveled to more than 30 countries, and staffed with YWAM. But frankly, he couldn't give a rip about it all, save that all might know the risen Christ.
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