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A Taste of Heaven

Love of God
so freely given
to make on earth
a taste of heaven,
making man -
man and woman
that by their love
they would give birth
and fill the earth.

God's heart -
true Heart -
knows heart-ache
and heart-break
as image-bearers
take and twist
and make
the gift of love
a thing unrecognisable,
then take
and break the Son,
the beloved -
nailed to a cross.

Scheme of men
that cross,
yet plan and gift
of love divine,
forgiving grace,
renewing hope,
outpouring life.

Love of God
so freely given
to make on earth
a taste of heaven.
Come,
receive him now!
Make heaven your home
and make your home
a healing haven
and a taste of heaven.


© Peter J Blackburn 2004
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