Well Worth the Sacrifice!

This poem was written by a Christian lady named Christina Rossetti; she is also

the author of the Christmas song, "In the Bleak Mid- Winter."

One of the verses to "In the Bleak Mid Winter" 

I cams across this poem the other day, in my Literature class. I love it because it so true and can be applied to every Christian's, every day life. 

You will see why I chose the title "Well worth the sacrifice." 

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.:-)

By - Ashlyn Elaine 

"True, all our lives long we shall be bound to restrain our soul and keep it low; but what then? 

For the books we now forbear to read, we shall one day be endowed with wisdom and knowledge."

"For the music we will not listen to, we shall join in the song of the redeemed. 

For the pictures from which we turn, we shall gaze unabashed on the Beautific vision."

"For the companionship we shun, we shall be welcomed with angelic society and the communion of triumphant saints. 

For the amusements we avoid, we shall keep the supreme jubilee."

"For the pleasures we miss, we shall abide in the rapture of heaven.

It cannot be much of a hardship to dress modestly at a small cost, rather than richly and fashionably."

"If with conviction, we are awaiting the white robes of the redeemed."

- Christina Rossetti