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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