paradise

how sweet the word of christ the lord,
while on the cross he dies,
a word to all who on him call
for life in paradise.

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from the cross the savior cries,
“come with me to paradise;
look to me, believe and live,
accept the life i freely give.”

the dying thief, in full belief,
on jesus fixed his eyes;
his only plea, “remember me,
o lord, in paradise.”

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by man condemned, without a friend,
will jesus heed his cries?
o blessèd lord, how quick thy word,
“today in paradise.”

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tho’ vile as he, o sinner, flee
while jesus calls, be wise;
his word believe, and now receive
a life in paradise.

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