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Father, forgive them

Father, forgive them


" Father, forgive them —for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34

Thus did our blessed Redeemer pray for His murderers
as He hung in agony on the cross! What an inlet is this to His love!

Burdened sinner, can you not gather relief from this manifestation of grace?
Did Jesus come into the world to save sinners?
Did He die for the ungodly?
Did He lay down His life for His foes?
Did He shed His blood for His enemies?
Did He pray for His murderers in the midst of His agony on the tree?

Then surely He will hear and answer your cry for forgiveness! Surely He will pardon your transgressions, however many or however great they may be. Do not be faithless, but believing!

"Hark! His dying word forgive !
  Father, let the sinner live!
  Sinner, wipe your tears away,
  I your ransom freely pay!"

Believer in Jesus—ever keep the example of your Savior before you. Seek constantly a supply of the Spirit of Christ, that you may . . .
  love your enemies,
  bless those who curse you,
  do good to those who hate you, and
  pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you.

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