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Freed From Second Death

“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.” Revelation 20:6  “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8 of the King James Bible

Dear God, grateful are we for Your compassion
enabling deliverance of our souls 
securing us from judgment of second death…
… in an endless imprisoning darkness
where misery’s gloom prevails
marked by separation 
from Your presence forever.

Blessed Saviour, we are forever indebted to Your sacrifice
paying for our ransom against sins’ captivity
so we will not suffer woes brought by second death…
… in a place of eternal torture
with restless angst and grief
sealing the unbelievers 
and faithless in their doom.

Almighty Father, we worshipfully acknowledge
Your granted wondrous gift of life eternal
freeing us victoriously from second death…
… in a cell of everlasting torment
helplessly lamenting, wailing
with constant gnashing of teeth
expressing ceaseless devastation.

Loving Lord, we praise You for Your mercy
reaching down to offer us radiant hope
so as to escape the second death-pangs…
… in a dungeon toward no exit 
of pit that is bottomless
midst fires never to be extinguished
yet leaving no ashes behind.

Holy Spirit, to You we entrust our commitment
for reaching-out pursuits with kindness’ care
telling Bible truths on second death…
… in lake of fire where wrath abides
intensifying hatred and bitterness 
unreached by divine clemency
along unheard prayers.

Precious Redeemer, we need You to bear the Gospel light
testifying about Your power of salvation
while warning others against second death… 
… in hell awaiting each one who refuses grant
neglecting offered glorious blessings
rejecting Your grace and kindness
ceaselessly regretting.

Oh, Jesus Christ, we pray:
help us in our ministerial pursuits 
as we lead others to YOU to flee from second death…
… toward heaven with You --- the way, the truth, and the light
Who died, was buried and resurrected 
“…not willing that any should perish,
but that all should come to repentance.”*

*A verse in 2Peter 3:9.

February 24, 2022
2nd place, "F Form - Free Verse- New" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 2/25/2022.

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