In the former life I led
I had no way of filling
The empty grave of one who's dead
My pride was e'r willing
I had an ego overblown
In pompous boasts exceeding
But I was lost and all alone
My soul was torn and bleeding
I had abilities and then
Became a prideful bearer
Of all the things that I could do
At last I was in error
Even when I knew The Lord
Made charity my pleasure
My works became my righteousness
Above my only Treasure
Christ died in vain upon his cross
If my beliefs adhered to
And I rejected precious Grace
That was the point I came to
How can I live a sinless life?
I am without that merit
Jesus lived that life for me
So Grace I could inherit!
So here I am to tell you all
Pride is like a cancer
I will boast in Jesus Christ
For He's the only answer
SoulSurvivor
(C) 4/23/2016
*"I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why would I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom."
How Great The Father's Love*
Apr 23, 2016
Apr 23, 2016 at 1:11 AM UTC
In the former life I led
I had no way of filling
The empty grave of one who's dead
My pride was e'r willing
I had an ego overblown
In pompous boasts exceeding
But I was lost and all alone
My soul was torn and bleeding
I had abilities and then
Became a prideful bearer
Of all the things that I could do
At last I was in error
Even when I knew The Lord
Made charity my pleasure
My works became my righteousness
Above my only Treasure
Christ died in vain upon his cross
If my beliefs adhered to
And I rejected precious Grace
That was the point I came to
How can I live a sinless life?
I am without that merit
Jesus lived that life for me
So Grace I could inherit!
So here I am to tell you all
Pride is like a cancer
I will boast in Jesus Christ
For He's the only answer
SoulSurvivor
(C) 4/23/2016
*"I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why would I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom."
How Great The Father's Love*
This poem's rhythm scheme is based on the hymn "How Great The Father's Love". A fantastic "oldie"!
More and more I've been realizing that I've tried to be my own righteousness. I can't do it. Nobody can. That's why Jesus had to die. To reconcile us with the Father. It takes some gall to think of that I could be better than Jesus! But that's what I was doing trying so hard to be "good".
Please bear with me... I'm not back on the site yet. It's late and I have to go to bed. But I will try to be on tomorrow, God willing. Love you all!
