“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Hebrews 13:15 KJV
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The Ancient of Days,
cast Himself to the earth,
in the form of a seed,
in the womb of a virgin.
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Subject, now, to heat and cold,
to fatigue and illness,
to prejudice and ridicule,
to suffering and pain.
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The Ancient of Days,
became man,
flesh, blood and Spirit;
willingly giving,
the power of deity,
for the birth of a nation.
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The God of Jessie,
born through the sacrifice of blood,
to become the blood sacrifice.
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From the promises to Adam,
to the revelation shown John,
the blood of God coursed the earth,
changing strength and direction,
at the tributary called Christ.
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The new stream of Christ,
fed the trees of new life,
where the roots of the old,
were washed clean.
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The water, most pure,
chased the stagnant pools of red,
that once rinsed man’s hands,
but touched not the soul.
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The water, most pure,
flowed over and cleansed,
the wounds of the past,
refreshing the hope,
of a dark, tarnished dream.
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The water of life,
borne from the blood,
of an innocent man,
takes sweet revenge,
on the deepest of sin.
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Released to be washed,
by the power of mercy,
by the treasure of grace,
it rises back up,
to the base of the cross.
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There, at the cross,
the blood and water,
of grace and mercy,
flows down to the earth,
as forgiven sin reaches up,
meeting at the feet of Christ.
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Running together they became one,
the earth shook with promise,
the sky darkened,
to reveal a new light,
and the rivers flowed,
with a new wine,
washing clean the weary souls,
of all that would reach forth,
in praise.
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Written 10-18-1998
Linda J. Humes 