"Thanks" a poem by Colin Nunn
Thank you Lord for your goodness,
For the love you have for me,
A love so great, so endless,
deeper than the deepest sea.
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Thanks for the peace that knowing you brings,
So that my heart’s at rest;
No matter what the problem is,
I know it’s for the best.
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Thank you too for mercy,
That saved me from a fate
That’s worse than death; my sin was black,
My heart was filled with hate.
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But I came to you and asked for help.
You saw my need and then,
You changed my heart, and put me on
The path of life again.
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Knowing you is just so great,
That I can’t take it in.
And I thank you Lord, that if you’re with me,
I can’t help but win.
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For you’re not like a poor weak man,
No, you won’t change your mind.
Your patience, love and mercy
Will always be the kind
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That lasts for all eternity,
and covers all my needs.
Thank you Lord forever
For your gracious mighty deeds,
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The deeds of love that sent your Son,
To open up a way
For such as me to lose my guilt.
Now, how can I repay
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For such a love? I simply can’t.
So instead, I’ll say,
“Thank you Lord”. I’ll thank you
Through the eternal day.
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Colin Nunn