HOLY FATHER! Mould Us To Be Worthy Of YOU

He who has deserved a hanging
("The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod"
or, "The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes"
by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London.)

"The Lord disciplines the one
He loves, and punishes every
son whom He receives."
Hebrews 12:6

"Why should any living man complain--
when punished for his sins?"
Lamentations 3:39

He who has deserved a hanging--
has no reason to charge
the judge with cruelty--
if he escapes with a whipping!

And we who have deserved a damning--
have no reason to charge God
for being too severe--
if we escape with a fatherly lashing!

"God disciplines us for our good---
that we may share in His holiness."
Hebrews 12:10

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