Love That Is Never a Secret
God’s love is not a secret after all
His compassion never ceases to reign
granting eternal life midst mercy’s call
while supplying wondrous heavenly gain.
Along the Saviour’s love, surely divine
marked by pardon, always ready indeed
His forgiveness of sovereign design
brings repentance as heart from guilt is freed.
As the love of the Lord constantly glows
His faithfulness exudes radiant grace
manifesting abundant blessing-flows
that are for sharing against selfish brace.
Never a secret, since obviously bright
God’s love does shine well for mankind’s delight.
God’s love does shine well for mankind’s delight
expressing His goodness while bringing hope
vanquishing despair and gloom of sin-blight
with joy around reconciliation scope.
Exposing perfect care to the fullest
love from the Creator reaches each soul
drawing everyone to His blessings’ nest
through His gentle touch for fellowship goal.
Persistent to work for redemption bliss
love of the Almighty offers best gift
sure salvation from damnation’s abyss
paid by His sacrifice against hell’s rift.
God’s love, marked by longsuffering, so dear
reverberates sweet music to my ear.
Reverberates sweet music to my ear
is the genuine love bestowed by the Lord
melodious with kindness-message that’s clear
along generosity-practice chord.
That’s charity propped upon wisdom theme
building brethren for transformation leap
helping each one progress along love’s stream
as faith in the Saviour strengthens His sheep.
So may I pray for such love in my heart
to enclose me against greed, lust, and pride
conquering covetousness’ grievous dart
humbling myself before the supreme Guide.
This I declare, gratefully standing tall
God’s love* is not a secret after all.
*1John 4:9-10 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
August 1, 2023
9th place, "No 1233 New poem only" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 8/3/2023
10th place "Secret Love" Crown of Sonnets Poetry Writing Premiere Contest Sponsored by Mohan Chutani; judged on 8/17/2023
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