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God's love gives freedom (Vol 1 No 15)

God is love.  Our gospel story 

Told so we might comprehend;

Through Christ’s life we see God’s glory,

Not as despot, but as friend.

Seen as humble, seen as serving.

Not omnipotent, severe;

But as love to undeserving.

Not as distant, but so near.

God is love. We need not tremble;

God forgives and does not blame;

We, confessing, don’t resemble

Those weighed down by guilt and shame.

Punishment for past wrong doing,

In God’s dealings has no place;

Love is constant, keeps pursuing

Humankind of every race.

God is love and love gives freedom;

Freedom from all fear and guilt.

God is love and love gives welcome;

Broken lives can be rebuilt.

And this love grows even stronger

As disciples live this way;

For to love and serve one’s neighbour

Is to do God’s will each day.

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