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Poems

Instantaneous forgiveness

Matthew 18:21, 22

From the June 1984 issue of The Christian Science Journal


Forgive! The challenge Jesus gave
to Peter also comes to me.
What right have I to violate
that sacred Christ decree?

To fail forgiveness is to judge.
My aim instead should be to bless.
Each day I must resolve to see
my brother with more tenderness.

So I'll forgive at once, and plan
to leave with God my fellowman.

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