It's not what lurks behind the hedge,
nor on the mountain peak or ledge.
And yet God hides his gifted treasure,
it has no price yet brings much pleasure.

He hides it not that you can't find,
nor steals your sight or renders blind.
The only price that you should pay,
a need to know where answers lay.

I once desired but could not see,
what lurked behind salvation's tree.
But like a rose when petals spread,
I knew why Christ had died and bled.

The flood of grace then captured me,
no longer blind, now I could see.
I can rejoice, I hear God's voice,
for I was free, I've made my choice.

R.Owen 26/09/2022
Hebrews 9:14. 1John 1:7