Grace begins

grace begins with

sorrow, repent and turn away.

The Undeserved given gifts

received in pain and joy.

Pain at the separation,

     Joy at the renewal of connection

and relation.

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Grace begins with reaching out 

     hope for reaching back.

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Grace begins with joy and love, 

     with bowing and delight,

     with faith and hope and trembling,

     and in the deepest sight.

Grace begins with blood, 

     for I am dearly bought