Proof in His Forgiveness - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Something none of us could do
forgiving those who killed us
all the people on the earth
the believers and the doubters
Proof in his forgiveness
the holiness of Jesus
going to the cross
by his choosing
taking on our sin, our shame
absolved of our transgressions
forgiven, all just the same
while he was dying
hanging on the cross

April 22, 2011
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
written during Prayer vigil
&
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
I thirst
(John 19:28).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermon: “It is Finished”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 20, 2011
Lent

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