To Live and Die
Sanctification
Though the world is full of sorrow and pain, God has not left us to guess at our end; We know to live is Christ and to die, gain.
Fraught with fighting, battle-torn and bleeding, externally even-tempered and poised, while passionate struggles stir silently beneath the surface.
by Charissa Garcia
Fierce trials beset us, darkness remains, Yet we’re reminded He will us defend, Though the world is full of sorrow and pain. When we slide back and sin appears to reign, We turn to Him who alone makes amends. We know to live is Christ and to die; gain. Through valleys and shadows, One still remains, The Friend who sticks closer than any friend, Though the world is full of sorrow and pain. Temptations abound, yet I must abstain, Trials come calling, on this I depend: We know to live is Christ and to die; gain. Remembering this as my steadfast claim, Despite what the culture seeks to pretend; Though the world is full of sorrow and pain, We know to live is Christ and to die; gain.
by Charissa Garcia
The Enemy without prods the enemy within, whetting wild and wicked wishes, coaxing corruption and cruelty. Captured, dragging me deeper into despair’s dungeon. Bombarded with betrayal, battered and bruised, oft overwhelmed by obnoxious orders which knock me to my knees. Faced with failing flesh, O wretched man that I am! Does deliverance dare deliver? Tempting trials turn me towards the triumphant, crucified Christ, who offers now no condemnation.
Spheres
by Karson Harsey Nothing’s new on earth One’s small sphere freshens things old Some spheres stale away
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