Of course. This is the most profound and essential prayer of all. Here is a poem that speaks to this eternal salvation, grounded in scripture.
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From the Fire
Not by a wish, not by a deed, Not by a solitary seed Of goodness that I think I've sown— I trust in Christ,and Christ alone. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”(Romans 3:23)
The holy wrath, the righteous fire, A just and terrible desire For sin's great price to be well-paid— Upon the Son,the debt was laid. “God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood.”(Romans 3:25)
Oh, save this sinner, Lord, I pray, Turn not Your glorious face away. Let mercy’s gate be open wide, And hide me in Your wounded side. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”(Romans 6:23)
I plead the name above all names, The one who hell’s great power shames. Who took my cross,my curse, my blame, And overcame the sin and shame. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”(Romans 10:13)
There is no other way, no other name, No other heart that bore my blame. So from the fire,eternal, deep, Your ransomed soul You safely keep. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”(John 14:6)
You save the sinner. This is true. The promise is for me and you. No more to fear the second death, By Your own life-renewing breath.
Amen.
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