Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CHRIST'S POVERTY, by WARREN W. SUTTON


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CHRIST'S POVERTY, by                    
First Line: There was great reality / in christ's poverty
Last Line: That we might from our sins be free.
Subject(s): Poverty


There was great reality
In Christ's poverty:
Though rich in infinite amount,
Became He poor on our account.

There was deep intensity
In Christ's poverty:
Had He a place to lay His head,
E'en when 'twas laid among the dead?

There was loving sympathy
In Christ's poverty;
His lowly lot on earth He chose,
That He might share and bear our woes.

There was liberality
In Christ's poverty;
Forsook He not supernal wealth,
That we might have eternal health?

There was active Deity
In Christ's poverty;
With aim died He on Calvary,
That we might from our sins be free.





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