Once

Once, chained was I by failure grip Finding hard to move on indeed As frustration hindered my trip Till the Saviour’s love had me freed. Once, my heart wallowed in guilt’s pit Seeking real joy with sweet peace gain… I thank God for His pardon writ Cleansing, healing sins’ grievous pain. Refrain: Once, transgression slain, so worthless I was nothing, condemned, defiled… Yet, once*… Christ gave me life, priceless Now, once and for all, I’m His child. Once defeated, wantonly lost Drowned in self-pity’s misery I cleaved to the Lord for grace-post Granting me joyous victory. Once, doubts crushed my despondent soul tormenting me with falsehood’s dart… Now, I’m soaring toward truth-pole Through the wings of faith rampart. Refrain: Once, transgression slain, so worthless I was nothing, condemned, defiled… Yet, once… Christ gave me life, priceless Now, once and for all, I’m His child. “1Peter 3:18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” September 5, 2020 3rd place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 22 - Lyric 2" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 9/24/2020.