Gadsby Mondays

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There is a period known to God
When all his sheep, redeemed by blood,
Shall leave the hateful ways of sin,
Turn to the fold, and enter in.

At peace with hell, with God at war,
In sin's dark maze they wander far,
Indulge their lust, and still go on
As far from God as sheep can run.

But see how heaven's indulgent care
Attends their wanderings here and there;
Still hard at heel where'er they stray,
With pricking throrns to hedge their way.

When wisdom calls, they stop their ear,
And headlong urge the mad career;
Judgements nor mercies ne'er can sway
Their roving feet to wisdom's way.

Glory to God, they ne'er shall rove
Beyond the limits of his love;
Fenced with Jehovah's shalls and wills,
Firm as the everlasting hills.

The appointed time rolls on apace,
Not to propose but call by Grace;
To change the heart, renew the will,
And turn the feet to Zion's hill.

(Psalm 102:13, 110:3, Ezekial 34:11-16)

What a final verse... How great the power of God, that he would have dominion over sin, death, and my heart is the greatest blessing of all. How amazing and aweful is the effectual call of God!