Mercy and Grace or Justice
Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)
Praise the Lord; it’s finally over.
The darker it gets,
The easier it is to see the light.
Each man shall be repaid
According to what he has done.
Mercy, kindness, love and grace
Yes Lord, I would like a taste
Of my dessert on judgment day
But not of my just desserts; No way!
With Jesus Christ what did you do?
He died to pay the price for you!
Will you pay for your own sin?
Or have you put your faith in Him?
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Written on October 10, 2013
Submitted by dawg4jesus on August 30, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
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| Words | 95 |
| Stanzas | 3 |
| Stanza Lengths | 5, 4, 4 |
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