[Faith-talk] Sharing a short poem

[sheila]

great poem. We can never forget what he has done.
On 2/27/2014 10:31 AM, Poppa Bear wrote:
> Here is a short poem that moved me in my devotions this morning.
> The Cross
> In evil long I took delight,
> Unawed by shame or fear,
> Till a new object struck my sight,
> And stopped my wild career.
> I saw One hanging on a tree,
> In agonies and blood;
> He fixed His languid eyes on me,
>      As near His cross I stood.
> Sure never till my latest breath,
> Shall I forget that look!
> It seemed to charge me with His death,
>      Though not a word He spoke.
> A second look He gave, which said,
> "I freely all forgive;
> This blood is for thy ransom paid;
>      I die that thou mayest live."
> Thus while His death my sin displays
> In all its blackest hue,
> Such is the mystery of grace,
>      It seals my pardon too!
>                      -John Newton
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