Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Poet, John Piper



Always a favorite minister of God's word to me personally. Here John Piper uses his gift of poetry(also what he majored in University) to explain the gospel in a fresh way.  I hope it refreshes your day.
 
Is there a word to help us feel
     the weight of Adam's fall?
          All.
How heavy will this burden weigh,
     (Spare not!) on those who fell?
          Hell.
O Lord, so great this forfeiture!
     Was there sufficient reason?
          Treason.
Then whence could any traitor hope
     before your burning face?
          Grace.
But surely that will cost beyond
     our wage. How is it priced?
          Christ.
Entirely paid? By him? O God,
     and is that gift for me?
          Free.
I would receive this gift, O Lord!
     How soon would you allow?
          Now.

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