Deservest I? - A Poem

Deservest I of Life?
Nay, naught of life but death!

Yet thru His blood

My own debt was paid

With ev'ry shuddering breath.

Deservest I of Mercy?

Nay, naught of mercy but judgement!

Yet thru His love,

The spotless Son

Was wholly, freely sent.

Deservest I of Peace?

Nay, naught of peace but fear!

Yet, gently He leads

This heavy-laden heart

To waters--soft and clear.

Deservest I of Joy?

Nay, naught Joy but only pain!

Yet, my dear Jesus,

In His tender mercy

Pours forth Joy as rain.

Deservest I of Hope?

Nay, naught of Hope but sorrow!

Yet, His strong hands

the vic'try won,

We can face tomorrow!

Deservest I of Thou, Lord?

Nay, ne'er Thou but eternal separation!

Yet, still I heard

Thy tender, dear voice,

Compel me to sweet Salvation!

(c) Anna Dumaresq

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