Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Can We Hate An Erring Brother?

Can we have our hearts in heaven
And yet earthly-minded live?
Can we who have been forgiven,
Not forget and not forgive?
Can we hate an erring brother,
Only love when we are loved,
And not bear with one another,
By Christ's Holy Spirit moved?

Nay, no hater or blasphemer,
None who slander and defame,
Can be one with the Redeemer,
Who was gentle as a lamb.
Love will cause assimilation
With the object of our love;
Love will work a transformation
And renewal from above.
--Zion's Harp #198 vs. 5&6