THE LAMB APPEARED

The picture of a spotless Lamb
Designed before the birth of time
Was central in the heart of God
Before man stepped upon earth's sod.

Then out of dust a living soul
Was given birth one Eden morn
And standing there beside this man
A bride with beauty took his hand.

But when a tree with golden fruit
Became the test for Adam's race
The Serpent's charm betrayed God's plan
And that brought death to every man.

In time a bloodstained Lamb appeared
Redemption's priceless gift was made
The hell each man would have to pay
Was nailed to Calvary's cross that day.

When faith takes hold His nailed-scared hand
Then all sin's past is swept away
New freedom through this risen Lamb
Gives wings of praise at His command.
--B. Pent