My life is but a tapestry...
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My Life is but a weaving
between my Lord and me; 
I cannot choose the colours
He worketh steadily.

Oft times He weaveth sorrow
And I, in foolish pride, 
Forget He sees the upper,
And I the underside.

Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly, 
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful
In the Weaver's skilful hand, 
as the threads of gold and silver
in the pattern He has planned.

He knows, He loves, He cares, 
nothing this truth can dim.
He gives His very best to those
who leave the choice with Him.
(Author Unknown.)

This poem became popular when Corrie ten Boom included it in her book named The Hiding Place.