New meanings (Vol 3 No 36)
New meanings (Vol 3 No 36)
When Jesus took some precepts old
He gave them new direction;
He challenged list’ners to be bold -
To aim at true perfection.
“An eye for eye” you have been told;
“A tooth for tooth” was justice;
But Jesus said “Do not withhold
Your love when faced with callousness.
“You have been told to love your friends
Treat enemies with hatred”;
But Jesus said “Love has no ends;
To love your foes is sacred.”
“For if you favour just a few
Who then return affection:
How different then is what you do
From routine expectation?”
As God’s compassion is not bound
By limits we establish;
So too our love can be profound;
With it, God’s reign can flourish.
Tune Dominus Regit Me AHB 81(i) TiS 145
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