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Forgiveness in Full Measure
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By Gary James Smith
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Forgiveness in full measure
Comes through God the Son
Healing balm for every hurt
In the crucified One.
Father, forgive them
For they know  not what they do
For they know not what they do
Forgiving power  through Christ the Son
No love was ever more true.

Who in His dying moments
As He hung there on the cross
Extended grace and mercy
To whom He suffered loss.
Yet in our living moments
We are quick to say
I will never forive them
When harm comes our way.

But when we learn of Jesus
Who was meek and mild
Who bore those wounds on Calvary
For every man and child.
Forgive us for our trespasses Lord
For we have trespassed much
Help us to extend forgiveness
Through Your loving touch.

Forgiveness brings such cleansing
And offers full release
From every sin that binds us
And gives the Saviours' peace.
Peace brings joy and gladness
My heart is filled with praise
I'll praise You all my days.

Sometimes to say, "Forgive me!"
Or simply, "I forgive you."
Will be the door of blessing
To lead another through.
Keep in mind dear brother
The value of this treasure
Christ Himself gave His life
Forgiveness in Full Measure!

Copyright Gary James Smith
Feb. 16, 2012 @ 11:00 p.m.


 


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Submitted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012

About the Poet
I came to know the Lord as my personal Saviour in January of 1972. I was married on Oct 21,1966 to my wife Linda who also loves the Lord. We have ten children and now twenty-four grand children. In Aug 2012 we got the announcement of the birth of our first GREAT grand child (a baby girl). I was thrilled to find others of like precious faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Hallelujah! What a Savior! I am presently living in Champion, Alberta, Canada but we are originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. That is where the poem Canadian Tribute to America was birthed. One Sunday as I walked across the city on my way to church I came to the top of a hill and looked across at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After watching the events of the Sept 11 tragedy it was weighing on my heart and mind and the Lord gave me these words. We came to Calgary and when my oldest daughter saw this poem she said, �Dad, what�s this?� and I said a poem and she replied �Dad, that�s not a poem , that�s a song� and she then went to the piano and began to sing and play it. The result of which turned into a song entitled, A Canadian Tribute to America which she recorded on CD. garyjamessmith2005@yahoo.ca


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