Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging Him on a cross. God exalted Him to His own right hand as Prince and Savior that He might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:29-32 NIV
Poem: "JESUS" - Author unknown.
In the thorny desert straying,
On the lonely mountain praying,
In the streets and highways preaching
(Oh, how gracious was His teaching!)
Mysteries of grace revealing,
Healing all who came for healing,
Toiling, sorrowing day by day, -
Passed His mortal years away.
Oft when evening's quiet close
Brought the season of repose,
And the poorest toiling peasant
Sought his home, by love made pleasant,
Jesus trod no homeward way,
Tarrying where they bade Him stay,
Or, for want of welcome said,
Lacking "where to lay His head,"
On the damp and chilly sod
Spent the hours in prayer to God.
Son of God! What wondrous love
Brought Thee from Thy throne above,
Made Thee choose a humble birth,
Choose to tread the ways of earth,
Human nature meekly wearing,
Every human sorrow sharing,
Bearing pride, and scorn with meekness,
Kindly pitying human weakness,
Patient gentleness displaying,
Seeking out the lost and straying,
Giving even Thy life to buy
Life for sinners doomed to die,
That redemption might be free
Unto all who come to Thee?
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