Upon the Altar
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Copyright (c) 2008, J. Randal MathenyUpon the Altar
by J. Randal MathenySlay! Slay upon the altar
The love with which you dare not part;
Do not waver, do not falter --
Plunge the dagger to purge the heart.Kindle the wood! Tinder the fire!
Let burn the idol of your soul;
Moriah's trek is not so dire
When God's pursuit becomes your goal.If God will still your upraised arm
Before the killing blow can fall,
It matters not; 'tis done the harm:
Your heart is whole, and God is all.1. Read here how long it took to write the poem,
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Copyright (c) 2008, J. Randal Matheny
Upon the Altar
by J. Randal Matheny
Slay! Slay upon the altar
The love with which you dare not part;
Do not waver, do not falter --
Plunge the dagger to purge the heart.
Kindle the wood! Tinder the fire!
Let burn the idol of your soul;
Moriah's trek is not so dire
When God's pursuit becomes your goal.
If God will still your upraised arm
Before the killing blow can fall,
It matters not; 'tis done the harm:
Your heart is whole, and God is all.
1. Read here how long it took to write the poem,
where and with what it was written, the Biblical
background and more. Plus your place to comment!
randalmatheny.com/2008/04/10/poem-upon-the-altar/
2. Share today's poem, as is, with a friend.