Pleading for mercy too late

Already in Hell, in the pit, Sheol
the rich man, by his choices,
suffering in his soul
Lazarus in heaven
his earthly suffering no more
a seat beside Abraham
the father of the faithful
Pleading too late
for mercy from God
yet convicted by his own damning
now trembling in Sheol

March 29, 2012
Luke 16:31
Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
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scripture and meditation for March 29, 2012
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