Twas the day after New Year
And time for reflection
On how to eliminate
All that confection.
Year after year
I am so resolute
But the best of my promises
Seem nothing but moot.
But really, those pounds
Are the least of my fears
As I think of the sins
Of my 63 years.
I want to do right,
Yes, my heart’s fully in it
But, time after time
Where there’s wrong I am in it.
The things I should do
I rather neglect
And things I should not
I do quite direct.
I know I am wretched
In need of a Savior
To cleanse me anew
From repeated behavior.
Praise God there’s an answer
That brings such elation
For in Christ I’m daily
A brand new creation!
This marvelous news
Of redemption and grace
Is the primary reason
We come to this place.
We all have been broken,
We’re hopeless alone
But Christ came to Bethlehem
For sins to atone.
And this is our message
To all who will hear,
Emmanuel, God with us,
Can cast out all fear.
His arms are wide open
For one and for all
Eternal life is yours NOW
If on Him you’ll call
And we, this church body
So strong with those hopes
Will humbly and lovingly
Hold onto your ropes.
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