"He shall offer for his offering... the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings " (Leviticus 7:13). "And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in Thee. Deliver me from all my transgressions" (Psalm 39:7,8). "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus (derived from ονινημι = to have joy) whom I have begotten in my bonds: if he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account... I will repay it... let me have joy (ονινημι) of thee in the Lord” (Philemon 10-20).
We
join the blood-bought, grateful ranks
Of
those who place their trust in Christ
As
we recall with joy and thanks
That
He for us was sacrificed.
There
is no other valid claim
For
peace with God we're waiting for.
Our
only hope is in the name
Of
Jesus Christ whom we adore.
Our
Savior's payment for us pleads
As
Paul did for Onesimus.
Our
Savior likewise intercedes
With
joy for every one of us!
O
Lord, we see how You employ
Onesimus
whom Paul defended
To
show an image of Your joy
And of the offering You extended! 
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