COMPASSION
From before the foundation of the world
You knew me
You knew the state I was in
You saw the mess in my soul
You saw the mess in my body
And your heart broke
To see all the loveliness, you had planned
Laid waste in sin and death
Deeply moved, and heart aching
You set out to find me
You gathered me to Your breast
Bearing all the prickles and stings of my sin
In Your body on the Tree
I struggled in Your arms
But You held me fast
I wounded You
And yet You healed me
I brought You sorrow
But You gave me joy
And now together, we rejoice
For the Day is coming
When all will be gloriously made new
All creation will be released from its groaning
All who love You will be made whole
And together we will sing for joy
In the compassion of our God.
Claire Pegg