Dare to bear the cross

Dare to bear the cross and break the chains of sin
then ascend, brethren.
For death is not the end,
but indeed it is where true life begins.
I say this for the Lord speaks to me,
and through me to you.
For he exists to be
as the sky exists to be blue.
So hear me,
but don't fear me
for my words are not leery.
My words are meant for the fallen
whose sins have become weary.
Like you l was bound until he set me free.
For my cross was confessed
to he who will forever be.
Our savior Jesus Christ, amen.