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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A TRIBUTE TO MISSIONARY ELLEN KITTO FROM NEW ZEALAND


(Written in 1999; this poem gives a tribute to Ellen for her 40 years of missionary service in Sudan (May 1958 – March 1999). I was so encouraged by Ellen’s love for the Lord and her single-minded service for Him.)

She came from the green pasture land
To find the sheep that were lost in the brown desert sand;
Scorching heat, desert storm, hungry wolves withstanding,
She tarried ‘til she found sheep that were wandering.


Forty seems yesteryear
‘Til the SIM Manual reminds her a time to say maaaslaama* is near;
She’s outstayed many a friend
Except the Jineh** whose inflation has no end.

Forty years in the wilderness of Cush,
She’s obeyed the voice from the “burning bush.”
It’s a great challenge to pause a while and pray
For new-comers who often wonder how long one can stay.

* Goodbye in Arabic
** Arabic name for old Sudanese currency

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