The New Birth

by Belton, C. | Category: General | Jun 1980

God does not try to remedy defects,

But root and branch the worthless tree rejects;

The old, proud, human nature first prostrates,

Then, by His breath of life, anew creates,

And gives (what education never can)

A nature fit for heaven to the man.

Thus lifted out of death, with life endued -

Emancipated from his servitude

True liberty is his, ne'er known before,

And pleasures which shall last for evermore.

No short, deceptive, exaltation this,

Enjoyment fleeting time will soon dismiss;

But real, celestial, everlasting joy,

That, unlike earth's delights, will never cloy.

Belton, C. | Jun 1980
General

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