Die—and Live!

March 1, 2008 - A poem by Ruth Bell Graham ...

by Ruth Bell Graham

“This is My body
broken like bread for you;
this is My blood
like water shed for you.”
Drink it—and wonder.
Marvel—and eat.
God torn asunder,
man made complete!
Stagger the mind
at Truth here revealed:
kneel—and be broken,
rise—and be healed.
Go out and die,
die, live, and live!
Take all He offers,
take all and give.
Here’s a remembering
to scorch and to bless:
sinners partaking
God’s righteousness.

Lord, this is my body …