Friday, July 13, 2012

Troubled Transgressors

“Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard” (Proverbs 13:15). 

How troubled indeed is the transgressor's way,
Refusing to come to the Savior,
Who will not give heed to what God has to say,
Rejecting His marvelous favor.

How good is the Lord who will give understanding
Regarding why Jesus Christ came,
That we may perceive what His law is demanding
And why we should trust in His name.

How kind is the Savior whose visage was marred
In order to bear our transgressions,
Whose hands, feet, and side for transgressors were scarred
For judgment that gave no concessions.

How hard is the transgressor’s heart that is hardened,
Refusing God's wonderful grace
By which our transgressions are thus fully pardoned
And hidden from God’s holy face!

O Lord, we’re astounded by what You have done
In order to grant us salvation!
You purged our transgressions; behold, there are none
Demanding our soul’s condemnation!

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