Wansoo Kim

Faith It was a tree in my head Covered with gifts When I looked at it at first, But as time passes by, It is a dependable cane to soothe leaning on it Any pain and tears On the steep hill of life That storm and blizzard often rage. If I am with you I love Holding the cane of faith firmly, Even though I fall in the puddle of death suddenly, As my fountain of courage spurts Enough to cross it vigorously Without trembling with fear. The cane of faith That I received without any qualification or price Is your own noble gift That I can't buy or get Even for anything on this earth. Whenever the waves of life rage, Please let me gaze at Moses To stretch out the cane of faith powerfully Crying "Don't be afraid Stand still And see what the Lord will do To save you today." To the people who bawl out with resentment In front of the Red Sea that enemy troops run after.

Faith It was a tree in my head Covered with gifts When I looked at it at first, But as time passes by, It is a dependable cane to soothe leaning on it Any pain and tears On the steep hill of life That storm and blizzard often rage. If I am with you I love Holding the cane of faith firmly, Even though I fall in the puddle of death suddenly, As my fountain of courage spurts Enough to cross it vigorously Without trembling with fear. The cane of faith That I received without any qualification or price Is your own noble gift That I can't buy or get Even for anything on this earth. Whenever the waves of life rage, Please let me gaze at Moses To stretch out the cane of faith powerfully Crying "Don't be afraid Stand still And see what the Lord will do To save you today." To the people who bawl out with resentment In front of the Red Sea that enemy troops run after.

In Prescription of Civilization, bestselling Korean poet Wansoo Kim explores the meaning of the Christian faith in the modern world. His work displays courage and faith. In the introduction, he tells the story of his painful illness and several suicide attempts to end his suffering. He finds hope in a local community church with the message of Jesus Christ. Kim then sees Christianity as the true hope for a lost humanity, a humanity drowning in its own confusion and fear. The book covers themes ranging from science, the role of art and culture in a happy life, and the political life of South and North Korea. This collection is an important document to testify to the healing powers of Jesus Christ and the hope of redemption through prayer and commitment to faith.