The Cross of God
Wrath of God on sinners laid -
sinners in his image made,
making independent choice,
refusing the Creator’s voice,
choosing what I think is right,
defending then with all my might
my selfish pad - you stay away,
don’t interfere and spoil my day!
My anger - thank you - is my right,
I hold to it with all my might
even though it poisons me.
I have a longing to be free
but all these others - even God -
bring the controlling of their rod
to spoil my choice, and then frustrate,
filling me with wrath and hate.
The anger that I love so well
deservingly will lead to hell.
Cross of God on Jesus laid -
guilt is gone, the wrath is paid.
Love of God for sinners given
opens wide the way to heaven.
So when I feel my anger rise
right then is time to lift my eyes
to see the dying suffering one
in whom the wrath of God is gone.
God’s right! I’m only partly so -
my bitterness will have to go.
But then I think of empty tomb -
he lives again so he can come
to give his love to those who late
were filled with bitterness and hate.
Come, Lord, I’m yours! You died for me -
possess your own and set me free!
