Staying with the Donkey

He said to his servants, "Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you."

Genesis 22:5

Fire on the mountain, Lord
Abraham went up that mountain and took Isaac with him.
But some stayed with the donkey.
Israel was born in a desperate hour of faith and fear
While some just held a donkey.
Angels ministered just a hill climb away
An altar of history was built and burned
Life was changed
Time was altered
While some just held a donkey.

Grant it, Lord
That those who go to the mountain and see the miracle
Those who bow at the altar
And pray through the fire
Be able to convey to those who stay behind and hold the donkey:
God is with us!