“The Samaritan Woman at Jacob’s Well,” New Era, Apr. 1982, 51
The Samaritan Woman at Jacob’s Well
At the sixth hour
I drew water for him,
The carpenter, who spoke quietly
Of thirst and living water.
He drank away a journey’s thirst
With waters drawn from the old well—
Drawn up from under ancient stones,
A cool but passing draft.
Resurrection!
From under ancient stone an eternal stream,
Quietly quenches my thirst of spirit
With everlasting waters.
Painting by James C. Christensen