Four Hundred Fifty Years

Gary Edward Geraci

I am rational yet I too am destructive.

Despite defects, Christ deigned to lead me to worship right

In His church. It hasn’t always been constructive;

In spite of ourselves, in church, we have grown by the Light

Of the World. Hell has not prevailed; derivative

Factions have come in and out of being by the night,

Ineffectual against the Dove’s lofty flight,

Good reform work begins in my own heart, decisive.

 

The prophets, Peter and Paul recall, point to a time when

The Lord is foreshadowed, followed by judges and kings;

Forty then four hundred fifty years before fruition

Of David, whose descendant is Jesus, with Whom salvation begins.

To save you from your sins. since Christ: His sole mission,

His history, His purpose - is to free you from your sins.

 

Gary Edward Geraci

  • Author: Gary Edward Geraci (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 6th, 2023 08:19
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  • 2781

    I find all reform starts and finishes in our hearts.
    Love your passion,
    Cheers.

  • Gary Edward Geraci

    Amen 2781; that God continues to inspire the sinner that I am … there is hope for ALL.



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