But thanks be to God,

              who in Christ 

always leads us in triumph,

and through us spreads the fragrance

of the knowledge of Him everywhere.

For we are the aroma of Christ to God

among those who are being saved

and among those who are perishing.

                     2 Corinthians 2. 14-15

(This kind of fragrance comes from within,

that which embraces others,

              lingers behind,

and points others to God.

Not like that from a bottle

              which masks an odor,

but what a transformed life smells like,

        the always fresh grace of Christ

that impacts everyone around.)