Hymn of Reconciliation.

There in the shambles beneath my feet
All broken the laws that sanctified me ...
There in the shadows of slinking defeat
My soul cast down and racked in misery

But lo' for the throne of mercy's memory
A man did leave the comfort zone of peace
To come to the mangled manger of history
And give a wretched sinner truth's release.
 
A rebel's dream fragmented, and just like clay
The potter stooped down to mould again
Unpotted I was only fitted to be tossed away
The hands that made me balmed my pain.

O could God of grace and grand giver of glory
You kneel again, not to mould my shards, nay,
But from battered, broken flesh bring victory
And I shall from sin relinquished soon fly away.

Splintered ego mended, nail wounds blended
In the gospel praise my grateful heart pours
That for my guiltiness such mercy was intended
O you are my Christ, Savior my heart adores
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Peranteau Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Wonderfully inspirational L'nass,..I had to pause and ponder my own connections and faith,..wonderful L'nass ! james
Megens Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 3:26 PM
you sound so natural and really make me read over and over to capture the full meaning its obvious your brillant
Tugaff Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 2:58 PM
I love the flow of your words, the display of your devotion and your love to poetry. I enjoyed reading this one my friend. Again TY for all the comments. Ernilando
Spence Sr Avatar
May 14, 2009 at 7:54 PM
This is such a wonderful poem of praise and an excellent testimony. I just love the flow of the words and the touch of reverence in the message. If you would like to read some uplifting and inspirational pieces, check out my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award" blog on site regarding my book. Great job and God bless always! ~Joseph
Joe Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 6:42 AM
L'nass, this again shows how a devotion can produce the best in the arts. For me the poem shows a religious devotion and a devotion to poetry. Some of the lines in this are excellent. I think that the language use works great and is needed to maintain the atmosphere of the poem.
Strand Avatar
May 10, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Such beuty in your pen L'nass especially like the last stanza.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Goff Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM
L'nass, ....this reads like a hymn sung at Cathedral, is this true! this is sterling!!! and thanks for joyful comments! ....Jimmy
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