[Faith-talk] Sharing a short poem

[Maureen Pranghofer]

Hi
It reminds me of that wonderful hymn Oh Sacred Head Now Wounded.  Thanks, 
Maureen


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From: Poppa Bear
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:31 AM
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Subject: [Faith-talk] Sharing a short poem

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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