Graceful

Romans 5:1-8

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Grace

Graceful hands lent in view
stretching, solemnly toward you.
Needful prayers full of want
at heaven's door do I haunt.

Graceful hands extend to me
dripping stains upon a tree.
Saving grace fills my soul
blending, molding, making whole.

Graceful hands carry me through
gently, silently toward you;
Wiping tears from my eyes--
grateful hands receive the prize.

Copyright Leslie King 2009