That Rift with the Heathen

There is always be a rift Between the heathen and those with a gift, That awakening by the Spirit Who gives life without regard to merit. Left to that measure, we’d be doomed, No matter how we worked and groomed Ourselves to be pleasing in His sight. We’re too far down to find the way No matter what we do or say We fail to earn from Him a pardon Bygones can’t be made bygones In the mind of omniscient God Except by omnipotent power to abolish Every sin by the conquering Lamb.

1640 on 19 January, 2022