His Hand Strectched Out To You Poem by Frank McEleny

In light of yet in spite of
The life that you now lead
You are deeply loved by God above
Deeply loved indeed

Who is this God of glory
Who loves you even now?
Despite the fact you turn away
And before His throne refuse to bow

In the depths of all your sinful ways
And in spite of all you've done
He stretches out His hand to you
And it points towards His precious Son

See Him there upon the cross
The things He did not have to do
To sacrifice His very life
That He might die instead of you

How is it that you can allow
Someone to die and take your place?
And continue to live the life you lead
And so to spit upon His face

He died and then He rose again
You too must die today
And from the ashes you will rise
To find and walk the narrow way

The arms of God are open wide
To those who come to Him
And in these arms life springs anew
And love is born from deep within