| THE CROSS |
So you think your cross too heavy? That it's more than you can bear? You feel like God's abandoned you That He no longer cares? Well, have a seat and rest awhile Take a break from being blue Pause long enough to let a rhyme Explain it all to you... Before you even saw the cross That causes you to sigh? God examined it quite closely With a Carpenter's knowing eye He appraised its total make-up In His wisdom clear and true He filled it with His endless Love And balanced it for you... Then with palms still showing where The cruel nails pierced His Hands He placed it on your shoulders, waiting Till you were strong enough to stand... Then He assessed your stamina Divine judgment made that call He blessed you with endurance So you'd withstand every fall He paused until you had a grip On Him, that would last for life Then started you on the journey Through a terrain of worldly strife So as you struggle, day by day Keep heaven as your goal Remembering God planned every step For the salvation of your soul Along the road you'll lean on Him You'll learn to pray and trust You'll discover He will light your way Even carry you if He must... So be grateful for the victories And appreciate every test For each one brings you closer To Him and eternal rest And remember the lesson of this verse For rhyme is my stock and trade No one can hope to match God's love Or the sacrifice Jesus made! Dusty Richardson c 2001 |
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