I am made all things to all men-- <br /> Hebrew, Roman, and Greek-- <br /> In each one's tongue I speak, <br />Suiting to each my word, <br />That some may be drawn to the Lord! <br /> <br />I am made all things to all men-- <br /> In City or Wilderness <br /> Praising the crafts they profess <br />That some may be drawn to the Lord-- <br />By any means to my Lord! <br /> <br />Since I was overcome <br /> By that great Light and Word, <br /> I have forgot or forgone <br />The self men call their own <br />(Being made all things to all men) <br /> So that I might save some <br /> At such small price to the Lord, <br />As being all things to all men. <br /> <br />I was made all things to all men, <br />But now my course is done-- <br />And now is my reward... <br />Ah, Christ, when I stand at Thy Throne <br />With those I have drawn to the Lord, <br /> Restore me my self again!<br /><br />Rudyard Kipling<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/at-his-execution/
