Mercy and Grace

November 23, 2015 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

I thank Jesus Christ our Lord,
He trusted and appointed me;
So I could be in one accord,
Having the insight as to see.

I can do His work with the strength,
The power and might He has given;
To persevere at any length.
Here on earth from up in Heaven.

For in the past my life was grim,
How I acted arrogantly;
Ways I persecuted and cursed Him,
Thinking it was so gallantly.

But I was treated with such grace,
Ignorant in my unbelief;
He still showed mercy to embrace,
Giving me spiritual relief.

Our Lord has been very kind,
A kindness bringing faith to me;
Which has given a peace of mind,
Along with insight for to see.

For the love of Christ shows people,
The mercy and grace that He has;
As is written in the Gospel,
Having the compassion whereas.

He deserves complete acceptance,
And as well as being trusted;
Willing to give you assistance,
For stopping what you have lusted.

For Christ came here to save sinners,
And I am foremost in that part;
But His patience make you winners,
So that you have a change of heart.

I was treated with grace from Christ,
The worst sinner through His patience;
So no longer to be enticed,
Down on my knees giving penance.

Jesus Christ has come here for me,
Worshipped and glorified as King;
Immortal, forever shall be,
To the highest Heaven I sing.

C Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer

About Richard Newton Sherrer

Richard Sherrer is actually retired from the United States Air Force about 14 years ago. He had lived in Korea while in the Air Force in 1972 and 1973. You might be asking yourself what brought him back to Korea. I guess you could say that it was a lot of love here, for the country, the people and especially for a Christian woman that he met on the Internet. She convinced him to return to be with her. So he came originally to teach English in July of 2000. They were married July of 2001. Now turned poet which is subject that is near and dear to his heart. His love for Christ and God is an inspiration to all who read his poetry.

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