April 3, 2009

Taken from Matthew 26:56 - Matthew 28

Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.
To the high priests and scribes, God’s own Son was led.
They spat on Him, mocked Him and struck Him you see.
While Peter denied Him – not one time, but three!
Then from the lone courtyard, poor Peter crept –
Went out in the darkness and bitterly wept.

As morning dawned Judas came to the place.
“Jesus being condemned, I simply can’t face!
I’ve sinned! Take my silver,” said he.
He departed and hanged himself on a tree.
Though charges ‘gainst Jesus should have been denied,
The shouts continued, “Let Him be crucified!”

Agonizingly slow up the hill He was led.
Crucified Him on the cross – put a sign above His head.
This is Jesus, the King of the Jews??
“If you’re God’s Son, come down, spread the news.”
About the ninth hour, there came a final plea.
Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

BUT – by the dawning of the third day
An angel came down and rolled the stone away.
Jesus had risen! He was no longer dead!
Jesus is alive, and this is what he said.
“Go and make disciples of each one, rich or poor.
And lo, I will be with you now and ever more.”

Janet Hagley