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Array ( [sid] => 83220 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Symbol of the Cross [time] => 2005-02-06 12:59:22 [hometext] => An Easter Poem. I had trouble writing this poem with several re-writes. Let me know if you feel it needs more work [bodytext] => Jesus bent and staggered under the weight of His load
for all our sins, His burden, as was foretold.
Up the hill He struggled, in anguish and pain
yet His love of even his accusers, He did maintain.

His life on earth coming to an end,
as His beaten and battered body up the hill did ascend,
the ultimate sacrifice our loving Savior did make
as He knew the salvation of man was at stake.

All of God's angles on High
cried and prayed as they watched Jesus suffer and die.
Their God of love with suffering and pain
held steadfast; His mission to sustain.

The Lord above rained down His tears and lightning flashed,
as He watched His only Son still in anguish from the lash.
His Son as God made man was leaving here
to return to God the Father, and transcend all His human fear.

The cross with its three points to bear
the weight of Jesus who was hanging there.
With His last breath, commending His Spirit to the Father above,
to join Him in Heaven as an act of total love.

Of His own choice and free will He accepted death.
Resisting all temptation, made salvation available with His last breath.
The heaveny choir of angels burst into song,
singing His praises among the throng.

How do we ever fully appreciate this miraculous gift?
The ultimate sacrifice that you made so as to lift
the burden of sin, which we carry within.
As He is raised in Heaven, we are privileged to be joined with Him. [comments] => 8 [counter] => 168 [topic] => 18 [informant] => Willofree [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 32 [ratings] => 7 [editpoem] => 1 [associated] => [topicname] => Holiday Poetry )

Symbol of the Cross

Contributed by Willofree on Sunday, 6th February 2005 @ 12:59:22 PM in AEST
Topic: Holiday Poetry

Jesus bent and staggered under the weight of His load
for all our sins, His burden, as was foretold.
Up the hill He struggled, in anguish and pain
yet His love of even his accusers, He did maintain.

His life on earth coming to an end,
as His beaten and battered body up the hill did ascend,
the ultimate sacrifice our loving Savior did make
as He knew the salvation of man was at stake.

All of God's angles on High
cried and prayed as they watched Jesus suffer and die.
Their God of love with suffering and pain
held steadfast; His mission to sustain.

The Lord above rained down His tears and lightning flashed,
as He watched His only Son still in anguish from the lash.
His Son as God made man was leaving here
to return to God the Father, and transcend all His human fear.

The cross with its three points to bear
the weight of Jesus who was hanging there.
With His last breath, commending His Spirit to the Father above,
to join Him in Heaven as an act of total love.

Of His own choice and free will He accepted death.
Resisting all temptation, made salvation available with His last breath.
The heaveny choir of angels burst into song,
singing His praises among the throng.

How do we ever fully appreciate this miraculous gift?
The ultimate sacrifice that you made so as to lift
the burden of sin, which we carry within.
As He is raised in Heaven, we are privileged to be joined with Him.

Copyright © Willofree ... [ 2005-02-06 12:59:22]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by pixie on Sunday, 6th February 2005 @ 02:06:23 PM AEST
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I'm not religious but that was a very good write,
pix xx

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by blowfish_jane on Sunday, 6th February 2005 @ 02:43:20 PM AEST
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Wow that was just outstanding.
You have writen this so so well, its so mezmorising and the imagery was perfect.
Great poem as always.

Jane x

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by faith_my_eyes on Sunday, 6th February 2005 @ 02:56:28 PM AEST
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Beautiful! This is very well written and the rhyme scheme was good. it teaches a great deal of truth and shares the Gospel message in a creative way. I would watch for spelling errors though-- this line
"All of Gods angles on High"
should be
"All of God's angels on high"
well done!

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by Rakerman1999 on Sunday, 6th February 2005 @ 04:09:08 PM AEST
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What can be said but outstanding work....very inspiring and very, VERY true.

Perfect
Barkeep!
Larry

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by lostinmyself on Friday, 11th February 2005 @ 12:05:38 PM AEST
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This is stunning...
I am confused about religion, and do not exactly follow it, but even I can tell that this is a great write.

Keep it up,
*hugs* Phil xxx

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Sunday, 13th February 2005 @ 04:08:37 PM AEST
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I really enjoyed this, a lot of people ignore the relevence of the capital H (His ,Him etc) good writing.

johnny.

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by Nazmythian on Wednesday, 16th February 2005 @ 12:52:32 PM AEST
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With your permission ... I have family members that would truly enjoy this, may I send it to them ? I truly enjoyed that, Terry. Thank you.

Nazmythian ~

Re: Symbol of the Cross (User Rating: 1 )
by Essentially9 on Wednesday, 1st June 2005 @ 10:32:31 PM AEST
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i think you wrote it perfectly.

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