Offscouring Poem by Oyekake Satty (O S) Joshua

To be willing to die
For one's faith or belief
With dignity is easier than
To live for the demands of faith
As the offscouring of the earth

One does show beauty
But the other humiliation.

Yet you may not choose
The time and type of work
Nor the scenery of sacrifice
The Lord has placed on you.

Your calling of faith may be
A path to dignified heroism
Or a life of debasement!
Be mindful that His calling
Is not beneath your dignity!