THERE'S A WIDENESS IN GOD'S MERCY

Down the corridors of mortal existence He pursued me without ceasing, Never yielding in his search of the lost, Nor flinching from the wounds he carried To gain admittance to my broken heart. Out of a love beyond finite understanding, He poured his abundant grace Like a cascading fountain, Showering me to cleanse and heal. He gave himself for me, When he brought his heavenly kingdom To reign within, where Once I ruled in my life. Nothing compares to the mystery Of God's holiness being implanted In this empty vessel Because of the sacrifice of one pure Man Upon a cross of guilt and shame. I can only surrender to his invitation, Knowing I am known Since before the dawn of creation - Made in his perfect image, Now restored in gold. If by thought, word or deed I mar the redeemed body, I am impelled to confess Before him, who stands in my defence, Since he has atoned for all my sin. At peace in the presence Of him, who is the Prince of Peace, I look to a time out of time When I will be in eternal glory To bow before him as Lord of lords And King of kings - My brother and friend.