There lies in the future I know
An appointment that I must meet;
The way of all the earth I'll go:
Then stand at the great Judgment Seat.

Many things I don't understand,
But this much I do know, for sure:
If I hope to dwell in that land,
My hands must be clean, my heart pure.

Try though I may, I cannot earn
One second in that Land of rest,
For His mercy and grace I yearn:
I come to Him at His request.

Alone I'll face Him on that day,
I'll be asked to explain my deeds;
If His blood took my sins away
Then His grace will meet all my needs!

And so I do not fear to stand
Before Him in judgment, my friend;
I'm hid in the palm of His hand:
To Heaven my soul He will send!

..........H. L. Gradowith..........

04-18-01
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