Good Friday Again

The Son of God, a man, Jesus is dead! Until the last, he was misunderstood; Despite his sufferings, he kept his head; His lifeless body hangs on cross’ wood! He came to earth as per His Father’s bid; A holy life, well-Scriptured, he had lived; On earth, so many miracles, he did; He forgave sinners and devils, he rid! He showed mankind the greatness of God’s love; He spent a sinless life white as a dove; He spoke to His Father in heaven above; The temple has been destroyed by men now! He stood steadfast despite his many odds; Apart from him, there were no other gods; The world reproached him and he shunned awards; To pure of heart, he waits to give rewards! He braved the hilly way to Calvary bare-feet; He bore the cross of mankind’s sinful heat; He suffered ignominy, none dare meet; He’ll come again to sieve the chaff from wheat! His Father’s will, he obeyed till the last; His name and glory are not things of past; Of ship of Christianity, he was mast; His win o’er death made all devils aghast! The sun turned dark and did not give out light; The angry earth shook as if with all might; The blood of Christ had soaked the earth on site; The place of skull looked dim though day, like night! His body in a tomb for three days lay; He’ll come again alive upon third day; His divinity then will have its say; He is true man and God, truth, life and way! Today, the hearts of Christians appear sad; The modern world in heinous sin looks bad; Devils are rampant, making men more mad; Jesus will resurrect to make us glad! Copyright by Dr John Celes 29-03-2013