Tears in Time

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.  He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalm 126:5,6).  "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy" (Proverbs 28:13).  "Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee" (Isaiah 49:8).  "Purge out therefore the old leaven… for… Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us"  (1 Corinthians 5:7). 

Our Savior wept with great compassion

For sinners whom He came to save.   

May we be weeping in this fashion

As souls yet lost approach the grave. 

As we go forth with precious seed,

Let us be praying that the lost

Will seek the mercy that they need

From Christ who paid redemption's cost. 

This is the time acceptable

To plead with every ear that hears

To turn with all their heart and soul

To God with true and timely tears.

O Lord, our tears would not suffice

Unless in time You had been slain

As our Passover Sacrifice

To purge our sins till none remain!