What makes Christianity differ
From the other religions of the human race?
Only that there is hope also for the sinner -
Through the underserved sweetness of GRACE.
Many other religions talk of miracles,
Promise even life after death,
Though Christ is the only Messiah
Who has gotten that one right yet.
Many have Wisemen following stars,
There are even legends about virgin births,
But the ONE distinguishing factor,
The one of the highest worth...
The power of forgiveness,
To start the life anew,
The power to start from scratch again,
And try to be better, to be true.
Is the very thing they killed Him for
The carpenter who was nailed to wood.
That He Himself could give pardon of sins,
And that it was good that He should.
The power of the owner to collect or cancel a debt...
What then is the price, of such a crazy request?
Only that you give,
Also as you have received,
And that you forgive those who have you grieved.
They said "How dare He presume to wipe a slate clean!
Does He have any idea how bad the sinners have been?"
But man, sees only the sin, not the tears of repentance shed,
Man hopes through punishment to win,
And through fear good conduct to spread.
But if you won't forgive others,
He'll not forgive you -
This is the personal cost
To have this dream come true.
Grace is the gift you must first give away
If you wish to then get and receive it -
Grace is the path upon which you must stay,
Take hold of Christs promise, and believe it.
