I asked for peace and heard “Forgive,
It never is too late,
For I’ll to all your message give
And cleanse your heart of hate.
“It’s hate that seals Old Eden’s gate
Now opened by my cross.
Come home, it never is too late;
My image isn’t lost.
“Forgive the ones from long ago
Who hurt you for their gain–
Your anger, fear removed below
By cross where I know pain.
“But pain for both of us will end
In life beyond the grave:
Brought back in time to free from sin
All those whom I forgave.
“Now you have freedom to forgive;
It never is too late
To give what I to you now give.
There is no need to wait.”