meditation on Mark 5

Jul 20, 2026

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The crowds pressed in but yet your feet kept on

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The man’s dear girl was death about to taste

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He plead for hands upon her flesh to touch

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Christ, why take patient time which seems a waste?

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She spent all that she had in hope of cure

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Or was it hope of being seen at all

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Her plight grew worse, despite desire pure

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Which pain the worse, blood or a thousand deaths?

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The flesh and mind can hold despair untold

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For some it feels like legion, blurring eyes

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How many women did Physician heal?

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Combatting agony her hand did rise

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And yet, where but waste places dare be bold

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On our worst day you stoop, bring warmth from cold

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