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The Hands

The hands of the Baby,
reaching up
to Mary's smiling face.

The hands of the Boy,
learning,
making, doing.

The hands of the Man,
gentle,
strong and healing.

The Hands of the Saviour,
nailed,
outstretched and bleeding.

The hands of the Lord,
scarred,
with love inviting.

The hands unseen,
helping,
guiding,
blessing.

Lord, lay your hands
on us
for evermore.


© Peter J Blackburn 1966, 2000
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