I have been wronged, Lord, I who seek the right,
I cannot love this one who without cause
Has, out of hatred, selfishness or spite
Brought me injustice, I who seek your laws.
I have my rights, Lord,
I who seek your name, I cannot give to him who takes my share-
Who bends and breaks the rules that make the game
Equitable, so all is just and fair.
I'm willing, Lord, to pardon and forgive
If only he who wronged me will relent.
It's only fair that if I have to give,
The one responsible should yield, repent.
My child, I suffered evil, shame and wrong
And yet I love all those who brought me pain.
I have not sinned, yet for a murderous throng I gave my rights, and for their sins was slain.
My child, my love was spurned by hateful men
And yet I gave, expecting no return.
They mocked and beat me, adding to their sin,
Yet I forgave; from my example learn.
My child, my law-my first command I give,
Love me, your Lord, with all your strength and soul,
Then love your neighbour-when he's wrong, forgive.
Forgive again, let love thus be your goal.
My child, come follow me, my words obey,
One thing only, seek my will to do.
And give your love when wronged by men, for they
Will answer me, and I've forgiven you
Mat 6:14,15 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Mat 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Mat 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
_________________ Michelle
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