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Epiphany 7     Matthew 5:38-48

New meanings (YA No 23)

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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