We are saved,
not by works, not by our deeds
By his love, his sacrifice
by his taking
our yoke, mankind’s burden
on himself, while he was yet pure
earning the lash, the crown,
the cross, for us
who couldn’t bear the cost
shoulder the shame
rise up again
on our own
October 9, 2006 16:47
(Raymond A. Foss)
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