Pearls before Swine

my fists clutched tightly
rich white jewels
so proudly thought
I'd nothing to lose
such costly pearls I threw away
never imagined I'd hear you say...

oh my child in time, you'll understand
how this thorn inside, like a grain of sand
transforms to riches in your Maker's hands

selfish passions, obsession blamed,
drawing closer to the enticing flames
my jewels fell down
with arms thrust wide
I thought he loved me
but I guess he lied

oh my child in time, you'll understand
how this thorn inside, like a grain of sand
transforms to riches in your Maker's hands

into the mud
my pearls sand deep
as he came trampling
them all 'neath his feet
torn and broken to my knees I fell
praying escape from this evil spell

oh my child in time, you'll understand
how this thorn inside, like a grain of sand
transforms to riches in your Savior's hands

He came and filled my empty soul
with jewels more radiant than before
the painful lesson learned only in time
never again cast pearls before swine,
never again cast my pearls before swine

oh my child in time, you'll understand
how this thorn inside, like a grain of sand
transforms to riches in your Savior's hands

-Ursula Brush

"Do not give what is holy to the dogs nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them beneath their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." Matthew 7:6