These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Simple Gospel

The simple Gospel of Jesus Christ,
so easy to tell, but oft so hard to believe.
His death on the cross to pay the price
so freely given the burden of sin to relieve.

He was buried fast, until day three
when none could keep this God-Man in the grave.
His Victory, each saint would free,
that nevermore could we be kept a slave.

His perfect life and sins atoned.
The dead alive by new birth at His Hand.
the tender heart that once was stone
made saved by His Own Choice, and through His Plan.

"May I yet breathe?" "When God gives breath."
The invitation at the Lord's behest.
The hope of life, no fear of death,
and some day soon at the Marriage Supper,...Guest.

by Jay O’Toole
on September 7th, 2025