The Love of God

The love of God, it is so wide,
That all who will, may in it bide.
When Jesus on the cross did die,
God’s love was echoed in His cry.

The love of God is strong and long,
Echoing like an endless song.
The one who has no birth nor end,
Came down to earth to be man’s friend.

The love of God, it is so high,
Extending far beyond the sky.
God’s Son with love from heaven came,
To wipe from man sin’s searing shame.

The love of God flows oh, so deep,
Causing His broken heart to weep.
Desiring our hearts to win,
God sent His Son to save from sin.

Because God saw me, lost, accursed,
and made the choice to love me first.
I choose to cease from sin and strife
and give to Him my heart and life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Smith Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 1:00 AM
The Love of God, it is so true/ it's meant for all-- for me, for you!/ Christ, the Divine Teacher, speaks sense to the heart/ accepting His Wisdom is what makes us smart. :)
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 12:57 AM
True and smart; added to my favorite poems! :)
Merryman Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 9:08 AM
A beautiful, faith-filled poem, David! Absolutely wonderful! Blessings, Kim M
Richmond Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Kim for taking the time to share your encouraging comment. This poem was inspired by my reading of the book of Ephesians.
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