First Breath of Heaven

The first breath of heaven

Will forget its last on earth.

His nail-scarred hands will

Brush death’s tears away.

Lost within Compassion’s gaze,

Faith’s cry will turn to praise.

Thank You, Jesus,

For Grace that never failed.

Thank You, Jesus,

For hands that wore sin’s nails.

Thank You, Jesus,

For setting hopeless captives free.

Thank You, Jesus,

All praise resounds to Thee.

Though loved ones gather there,

Where death’s denied its sting.

And riches pave the golden streets,

And beauty reigns supreme.

 His Bride will gaze on Him alone,

With grateful hearts redeemed.

Thank You, Jesus,

For Grace that never failed.

Thank You, Jesus,

For hands that wore sin’s nails.

Thank You, Jesus,

For setting hopeless captives free.

Thank You, Jesus,

All praise resounds to Thee.

—Erica Bolticoff

4 Replies to “First Breath of Heaven”

Leave a reply to ebolticoff Cancel reply