Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus be upon me.

Here is a poem on that beautiful theme, woven with the scripture that declares it.

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The Garment Woven Divine

Not my own, a tattered claim, A threadbare effort,stained with shame. But from the Cross,a gift is spread, A righteousness on me is shed.

The Righteousness of God in Christ, The Lamb for me was sacrificed. He who knew no sin became sin for me, That I His perfect righteousness might see. (2 Corinthians 5:21)

It falls like mercy, fresh and deep, A vow eternal God will keep. No work of mine could earn this dress, This robe of pure and spotless blessedness.

It is a shield, a fortress wall, When accusations rise and fall. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, We have peace with God,saved from wraith. (Romans 5:1)

It is my standing, firm and sure, A promise holy,clean and pure. Not having my own righteousness… But that which is through faith’s access. (Philippians 3:9)

So let it be upon me now, Upon my brow,my heart, my vow. In every thought and word and deed, Plant this everlasting seed.

The Righteousness of God in Christ, The priceless,once-for-all-sacrificed. Be upon me,dwell within, To conquer self and free from sin.

Amen.