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I know that I am the defendant
in the Court Of Godly Grace,
and to live, I am dependant
on the Christ to take my place
and take, Himself, the punishment
that, so richly, I deserve
for the sins that, with intent,
I pursued, and would not swerve
from that self-destructive road
until the road ran out on me
and left me sobbing ‘neath the load
for which death must be penalty.
Thus I, on Independence Day,
am free to serve, and to obey.
Happy Independence Day to you as well. Have a safe, fun celebration. I’ll be eating BBQ and avoiding grandchildren wielding sparklers and playing corn-hole.
I know that I am the defendant
in the Court Of Godly Grace,
and to live, I am dependant
on the Christ to take my place
and take, Himself, the punishment
that, so richly, I deserve
for the sins that, with intent,
I pursued, and would not swerve
from that self-destructive road
until the road ran out on me
and left me sobbing ‘neath the load
for which death must be penalty.
Thus I, on Independence Day,
am free to serve, and to obey.
Heart touching!
Thanks, Julie!
Happy Independence Day to you as well. Have a safe, fun celebration. I’ll be eating BBQ and avoiding grandchildren wielding sparklers and playing corn-hole.
As a recent transplant, I am thrilled to celebrate what the US so richly enjoys!
As a recent transplant, I am thrilled to be able to celebrate what the US so richly enjoys!