Flesh Must Die

Michael Peach

I grant that those who truly hold
Their Saviour’s body rose again
Can human nature quite remould
And turn to joy all grievous pain.

Yet some who reckon this belief
Is based upon a mortal lie
Accept that pain, as well as grief,
Reminds the spirit flesh must die.

Jerusalem
23 January 1994

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