Faith

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Do you know what it means
the stripes the bruises
And the crown that I wore
The pain, the sorrow,
And the grief that I bore?

Do you know about the nails and the spear driven through my side?
Do you know the story my friend of why I died?

The stripes for your healing and the bruises for your pain
The nails and the spear for your sins
And the blood carried by my name

Yet there is more that I want you to know
The power of my resurrection
Which enables you to grow

Do not grieve over my death
Or what appears to be loss
There is no grief in my death
Or regret in the cross

I have given you joy,
Love forgiveness and grace
There is a celebration waiting
For you to embrace

My life is eternal and my love is strong
Join me in the living
Singing a brand new song

Angie Sheets
2004 (May)

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