My Jesus, I love you.
I do clearly see
Your love for me proven
In dying for me!
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As though You were showing
All those who stood by,
Your nature was truly
“True God”,” I must die!”
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So impressed was Saint Peter
Deserving his crown,
Declared His crucifixion
On his cross upside down!
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Unworthy his feeling
A heart of pure gold!
The pain that he suffered
Though it was never retold.
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No comparison here,
Just a mention to show
Where true love for the Master
Would prompt one to go!
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True coward! Am I when
Confronted with pain!
“Oh, God!” I would cry out,
“Please help me remain!”
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Yes! The nearness of God’s
Holy Spirit, I would plead!
In my own strength I would falter,
This I would truly concede!
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But the suffering Savior,
Just a lifetime of grief!
Consummated on Calvary!
Would you call that relief?
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Aside from the knowledge
Of what must be done
To bring forth salvation
To sinners each one!
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Aside from that knowledge
There would be no cross
Jesus safe in His kingdom
Yes, we would all suffer loss!
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But He suffered loss! How great His love!
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S.H.C. 5.31.05