Poem 1st Peter Anthem of Victory

In a land far off, Peter's words took flight,

To God's chosen people, a beacon of light.

Exiles scattered far and wide,

In the Lord's mercy, they confide.

Born anew, not of perishable seed,

But imperishable, by God's decree.

A living stone, rejected by man,

Chosen by God, part of His plan.

Called out of darkness, into His light,

Living for righteousness, in God's sight.

With love sincere, and hearts made pure,

In God's eternal Word, they are secure.

Through trials and tests, faith is refined,

More precious than gold, they would find.

Rejoice, though now for a little while,

Suffering may cause a grievous trial.

Clothe yourselves in humility's shroud,

For "God opposes the proud."

Cast all your anxiety on Him,

His love for you is never dim.

Even when suffering for what is right,

Christ's example is our guiding light.

For on the cross, our sins He bore,

So we might live forevermore.

Be vigilant, be watchful, be sober-minded,

By the devil's schemes, be not blinded.

After suffering, God will restore,

In His eternal glory, forevermore.

Peter's words, a guiding light,

In our faith's enduring fight.

The grace of Christ, let it be,

The anthem of our victory.

By Marshall McLeod (aka) Uncle Toad

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