I WILL PAY WHAT I HAVE VOWED

In defiance of God’s clear command Jonah fled,

He thought he could get away and thus he dared!

He was wrong, for God pursued Him with love,

A storm and a great fish were sent from Heaven above!

 

In defeat and in the belly of Sheol, Jonah cried to the Lord;

He knew he was wrong and sought forgiveness from God.

He knew he faced certain death if God would not answer;

God’s deliverance came; There was nothing sweeter!

 

He was at the brink of death because of his foolishness;

He cried out and pleaded for the Lord’s lovingkindness.

Graciously God answered him and gave him salvation;

Jonah found a new spirit of faith that gave him inspiration.

 

He had vowed that he would give praise to God for His grace;

He would not be silent now; he would preach to the Assyrian race!

He had been changed; he found revival to his sorrowful soul;

Seeking to fulfil his vow to God was now his new-found goal!

 

Inspiration: Jonah 2:2

 

Charles Tan