Oh, Grace

Jesus. <3

He's awesome, you know. 

I think that relevant lyrics are a fitting fortieth post. 

All I can say is, that grace is my favourite aspect of God's character. I love all of Him, of course, but there's something about grace that is...amazing! 

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found;

Was blind, but now I see.

In evil long I took delight,

Unawed by shame or fear,

Till a new object met my sight

And stopped my wild career.

I saw One hanging on a tree

In agonies and blood

Who fixed his languid eyes on me

As near His cross I stood.

Sure, ne'er until my latest breath

Can I forget that look--

It seemed to change me with His death,

Though not a word He spoke.

My conscience felt and owned that guilt,

And plunged me in despair;

I saw my sins His blood had shed,

And helped to nail Him there.

Alas, I knew not what I did,

But all my tears were vain;

Where could my trembling soul be hid,

For I the Lord had slain.

A second look He gave that said,

"I freely all forgive!"

This blood is for my ransom paid,

"I died that thou mayest live."

Twas Grace that caused my heart to fear,

And Grace my fears relieved!

How precious did that Grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares

I have already come;

'Tis Grace hath bro't me safe thus far,

And Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures!

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures.

Yes! when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess within the veil

A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine,

But God who calls me here below,

Will be forever mine.

When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we first begun. 

--John Newton

What once was hurt 
What once was friction 
What left a mark 
No longer stings... 
Because Grace makes beauty 
Out of ugly things 

Grace finds beauty in everything

--U2