Everlasting life* so precious The Lord grants midst love that’s gracious--- ---My bliss … radiant! Vanquishing death sting and sins’ reign Christ offered me redemption gain--- ---My hope … jubilant! Assuring me blessed future God prepares eternal venture--- ---My faith … triumphant! *John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. June 10, 2020 1st place, "Triple Stanza Couplet Tail-Rhyme" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 7/2/2020.