"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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