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The Blood Has Dried Upon the Cross

By JoffreEssley

Topics: Poetry Source: AllPoetry Original source

The blood has dried upon the cross The miracles have faded We seek fulfillment without loss And all our dreams are jaded While God, who sits outside of time Cries for our ravaged land. He draws us, patiently, to Himself And takes our tender hand Written January 11th, 2002 © on Jan 11 2002 07:07 AM PST   0 • 13

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