Testimony
Richard Newton Sherrer 1951 (Easton)
I thank our Lord for the strength,
Who appointed me to His service;
Persevering at any length,
When feeling down under distress.
Before I was a blasphemer,
Being an insolent opponent;
To be a deceptive schemer,
A persecuting abstinent.
But I received mercy and grace,
For my ignorant unbelief;
Compassion of Christ did embrace,
In giving spiritual relief.
The grace of the Lord overflowed,
With His faith and love found in Christ;
Convinced me while it bestowed,
Wise to why He was sacrificed.
He is worthy of acceptance,
Since He came to save the sinners;
And has given me confidence,
Assure others to be winners.
I received grace for this reason,
That I display perfect patience;
Through the Father also the Son,
And the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
No longer concerned about strife,
Because of glory for the Lord;
In giving me eternal life,
Everlasting in one accord.
Unto the King of the ages,
The God of glory and honor;
Because the Book of Life pages,
Has listed me as a fawner.
Copyright ©2023 Richard Newton Sherrer
About this poem
Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners 1 Timothy 1:12-17
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Written on May 02, 2023
Submitted by richardnsherrer on May 01, 2023
Modified on May 01, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 1,029 |
Words | 216 |
Stanzas | 9 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
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