I built a sturdy castle

	Who is the Rock, except our God?	Psalm 18:31
	I built a sturdy castle
	Smoothed it firm with skilful hand,
	Each gate and moat and battlement
	With cunning tactic planned,
	Then from the top a challenge flew
	Across the shining sand.
	The sea rolled softly to my gate-
	It didn't pause to knock
	But whispered
	" Child, these grains are mine-
	Go find a safer Rock,
	A fortress built by wiser hands
	A faith with stronger lock."
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