For All Dying

For all dying
climbing the rugged cross
giving his own life for us
that we would be reconciled to God

Going to the grave
in him all dying
rising with him
on the third day
able to face God in glory

Responding in love
following his command
making disciples
of all the nations

Spreading the good news
of God’s steadfast love
until we too, like him,
ascend to glory


May 11, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:15
2 Corinthians 5:11-15
2 Corinthians 5:11-21

&
Day 231, “By Love Compelled”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
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