This Redemption Day

This redemption day.

Heavenly Father, most gracious Lord,
Please show this child the way. 
I hope that you are hearing me,
On this redemption day. 

My time down here will soon be done,
And death I must surely face. 
Forgive my sins, my thoughts of hate,
When I leave this worldly place.

The gates of heaven I hope to see,
When my heart will cease to beat.  
My soul will rise to thee, 
And I hope it's me you'll greet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 9:04 AM
A beautiful poem/prayer, Leighton. You are a talented writer. Thank you for your kind response to the blog entry I made. I appreciate your caring. Love, Kim
Rees Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Kim, The thanks should be coming from me to you all. I really am blessed to have had such a wonderful welcome to Soup. Thank you all
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