I have been healed by the touch of my Savior

I have been healed by the touch of my Savior
as surely as that leper,
humbling himself before Christ
kneeling in the dust
coming forward to Jesus
asking for healing touch
to be healed of his disease, estrangement
that which cast him out
the mark of Satan, of sin
a symbol on unclean flesh

I have been healed by the touch of my Savior
falling on my knees, praying
knowing I am unworthy to sit at his feet
by the touch of the Master
the guiding of the potter,
the Spirit back to my path
to be healed of my iniquity
washed clean of my sin
that which is ever before me
burned upon my heart

I have been healed by the touch of my Savior
his wounded hands upon me
by his death for me, for the whole world
reaching from the pit to lift me
in him I am made whole, redeemed
alive in Jesus, the Christ,
to speak of God’s power
to testify to his love
oh yes, I have been healed by the touch of my Savior
in him I am set free

February 19, 2012
edited version of poem, “I have been healed by the touch of Jesus!”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-have-been-healed-by-touch-of-jesus.html
February 18, 2012
Worship Theme – “God’s glory manifested in cleansing”
Mark 1:40-45 (NRSV)
2 Kings 5:1-14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NRSV)
Call to Worship ((Psalm 30:1-4 NRSV Bible)
Unison Prayer (Worship & Song ©2006 Upper Room Books)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
hymn “Spirit Song”, UMH #347
hymn “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”, UMH #340
hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, UMH #382 (Jeremiah 18:6)
and sermon, “Soul Cleaning Time!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2012

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