LAMB OF GOD
Christ carried the weight of our sins, upon the cross, all eyes on Him.
He wore a crown upon His head, of blackened thorns, by which he bled.
Crude tormenting, by evil men, persisted ‘til the very end…
Mt. Calvary, besieged with crowds, who madly cursed His name out loud.
Above His head for all to view, they hung a sign: “King of the Jews”.
They kicked at Him, spit on His face, and offered wine of bitter taste.
Impending death loomed deep within, the thieves on either side of Him.
But Jesus told them not to fear, for Paradise was drawing near.
Christ’s body pierced; blood, sweat and tears, was crucified, darkness appeared.
Alarmed in part for what they’d done, for surely this was God’s own Son.
The third day came, His flesh no more, the stone removed before the door.
Afraid at first - - How could this be? Who stole their Lord? Who would believe?
Confused and scared, Christ then appeared, to comfort them and quell their fears. He spoke the truth, so they would know, the words to share with every soul.
Hearts filled with joy and inner peace, no longer blind, they now believed.
They did as Jesus told them to, in pairs they traveled with the news,
That Jesus rose up from the grave; alive, He’s in our midst each day!
In every heart and hungry soul, His love and mercy freely flows.
Today, the same as yesterday, Christ showers us with endless grace,
And in return for all He’s done, we’re called to serve and share His love.
Each precious life worth fighting for, all in the name of Christ the Lord.
He gave His life so willingly, a selfless act to set us free.
Let’s glorify Christ’s Holy name, with prayers of thanks and songs of praise.
May all God’s children celebrate, the Lamb of God this Easter Day!
©2007 - Linda J. Liverett - Algonquin, IL
Christ carried the weight of our sins, upon the cross, all eyes on Him.
He wore a crown upon His head, of blackened thorns, by which he bled.
Crude tormenting, by evil men, persisted ‘til the very end…
Mt. Calvary, besieged with crowds, who madly cursed His name out loud.
Above His head for all to view, they hung a sign: “King of the Jews”.
They kicked at Him, spit on His face, and offered wine of bitter taste.
Impending death loomed deep within, the thieves on either side of Him.
But Jesus told them not to fear, for Paradise was drawing near.
Christ’s body pierced; blood, sweat and tears, was crucified, darkness appeared.
Alarmed in part for what they’d done, for surely this was God’s own Son.
The third day came, His flesh no more, the stone removed before the door.
Afraid at first - - How could this be? Who stole their Lord? Who would believe?
Confused and scared, Christ then appeared, to comfort them and quell their fears. He spoke the truth, so they would know, the words to share with every soul.
Hearts filled with joy and inner peace, no longer blind, they now believed.
They did as Jesus told them to, in pairs they traveled with the news,
That Jesus rose up from the grave; alive, He’s in our midst each day!
In every heart and hungry soul, His love and mercy freely flows.
Today, the same as yesterday, Christ showers us with endless grace,
And in return for all He’s done, we’re called to serve and share His love.
Each precious life worth fighting for, all in the name of Christ the Lord.
He gave His life so willingly, a selfless act to set us free.
Let’s glorify Christ’s Holy name, with prayers of thanks and songs of praise.
May all God’s children celebrate, the Lamb of God this Easter Day!
©2007 - Linda J. Liverett - Algonquin, IL
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