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Patriotism

"All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship."

-Grover Cleveland

Poems to Ponder
Monthly Column by Jan Lutz

Dual Citizenship

God Bless AmericaI am an American citizen
By virtue of my birth.
Freedom is my birthright.
How much is this freedom worth?

Although we call it FREEdom
It was purchased for a price
By those who fought and died for it--
Their ultimate sacrifice.

As a believer in Jesus
I was granted freedom again
When He died on Calvary
To atone for humankind’s sin.

Christ fought and won my freedom
When He died on Calvary.
His innocent blood—His supreme sacrifice
From sin’s bondage set me free.

I now have dual citizenship.
Even while I dwell here on earth.
I’m also a citizen of heaven
Because of spiritual rebirth.

Both of these are blood-bought--
Earthly freedom and eternal salvation
By Christ’s blood shed for the whole world
And human blood shed for our nation.

© Copyright Jan Lutz 2007, janmarielu@hotmail.com

About the Author:  Jan Lutz is a retired teacher and has been writing for years. She and her husband have been married for 36 years and have 5 adult children and a grandson. Other interests include sewing, knitting, playing organ, singing, playing word games, studying the Bible, and taking theology classes. It is her prayer that her writing will be a blessing to those who read it.


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