EXALTATION
Jesus once said, “Be ye therefore perfect,”
        what a thing to say.
Yet through His atonement and death,
        this can happen one day.
Though your sins be as scarlet, they will
        be as white as snow,
If in true repentance and sorrow on your
        knees you willingly go.
For then our beloved Saviour’s sacrifice
        will really work,
If we strive all our days to be good and
        never labours shirk.
If we always place God first through all
        the things we do,
Fast and pray, study the scriptures daily,
        pay tithes too,
Never speak a cruel word or do a mean
        or thoughtless deed
Ask forgiveness everyday for there will
        always be a need.
Think of the promise made to those who
        endure all things well,
They will set by His throne one day and
        in heaven dwell,
Our families by our side in sweet heaven’s
        highest place,
Not because of the things we need to do, but
        because of His grace.
One day because of Jesus great sacrifice
        so very pure,
We will have the chance to progress and our
        calling made sure,
A promise from a loving God who wants all
        His children home.
And worship Him and share the joys of His
        heavenly throne.

M Ann Margetson December 20, 2001