From Psalm 111:10:  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.  His praise endures forever.

Father filled with compassion

Reaching out with love-filled grace

Delivering eternity’s flame

Marked upon Calvary’s faithful place

 

Every whole heart giving thanks

Following Messiah’s voice

Blessings endure from His righteous deeds

Marked upon trust in faith’s lasting choice

 

Knowledge shall strengthen weakness

Resurrecting faith’s highway

Receiving mercy from one Savior

Marked upon covenant’s trusted way

 

Gospel spreads across nations

Moving every man to hear

Bearing Father’s truth to light each day

Marked upon faithful hearts, cross appears

 

Body and blood paying price

Sparing man from sin’s true cost

Tendering faithful actions of love

Marked upon new life, no longer lost

 

The chosen hymn to accompany this poem’s message is “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us.”  The lyrics were crafted by English poet and hymn writer, Eliza S. Alderson (1818-1889).  This video is presented by Mary Munson.