Inspired in part by Luke 4&5
as well as week two of advent and the theme of Peace
Matt.5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Cor.9:15
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Matt. 11:28
Come with gladness and receive Him
Come with faith and be made whole
Lest by rejection we grieve Him
Healer of body and soul
Come, ye weary worn, care-laden
Come elder and children all
Come, young fellow and fair maiden
Heed The Great Physician’s call
Lest sin remains unforgiven
(Deathly debt none can defend)
Lest we, worldly-wisdom driven
Forfeit Heaven in the end
Lest hell’s hopeless haunting breaks us
As we wander to and fro
Lest the tempter’s taunting takes us
Where no thought or feet should go
Come, lest Lofty Dream deceives us
Come, though scorning skeptics laugh
Follow He who never leaves us
But pleads on the Soul’s behalf
We are crippled, blind and broken
Without God’s peace to console
Until we hear these words spoken
Friend, your faith has made you whole
Let the Prince of Peace deliver
Hearts, bitter and cynical
Like an arrow in His quiver
Let love work faith’s miracle
Forsake debate and believe Him
Lest doubt’s dark demons increase
Trust His promise and receive Him
Author of hope, joy and peace
© Janet Martin
When Jesus saw their faith, he said,
“Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Luke 5:20
This begs to be set to music, Janet!
ReplyDelete<3 thank-you! Oh, wouldn't that be wonderful?!! to any composers out there, feel free to try and may God blessing the birth of a hymn of hope and praise!
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