SONNETS ON THE BLOOD

God’s Atomic Bomb

It’s sometimes called the Lords atomic bomb,

Because of what it does to people’s sin.

No matter where a person’s coming from

It breaks the grip that Satan has on him.

This really needn’t come as a surprise,

There had to be an item that would clean

Anything, including Satan’s lies,

Consciences, and even sins unseen.

Now we all can walk with God again.

Only yesterday the way was closed.

People knew about the awful pain,

Walking without God on us imposed.

Now it only takes a little drop

Of Jesus’ blood to bring sin to a stop.

          Jim Strickland – Written 18 October 2011

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Only Possible Now

It started with the blood of bulls and goats.

At first this was the sacrifice required,

To bring atonement for the sins, and coat

The perpetrator with what was desired.

But animals can never take the place

Of sins that were committed by a man.

Where was the chastisement and disgrace,

Appropriate? No animal’s blood can

Equate to what was needed by the law.

It only worked for accidental sin.

Intended sin, there was no offering for!

The sinner had to take it on the chin.

That’s how it was until the Saviour came

Now all sins are forgiven in His Name.

          Jim Strickland – Written 18 October 2011

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