This Son Of God

Seems appropriate, with the Easter season upon us, to dredge up this old favorite . Written WHILE IN CHURCH on the flyleaf of a hymnal!

 

 

 

THIS SON OF GOD

 

When the priests to Pilate brought

This Jesus, and of him besought

A verdict, that He might be slain,

Pilate’s heart was rent in twain.

 

By questions and by wife’s dream warned,

Their envious motives seen and scorned;

“I find your rancorous rantings flawed;

“I will not slay This Son Of God!”

 

 

When the Earth began to shake,

And the stones in twain did break;

When the brightness of day went,

And the Veil in twain was rent,

 

Then did the soldiers quake, and rend

Their garments, and to Heaven send

Repentant prayers, in voices awed:

“In truth, this was The Son Of God!”

 

 

How many folk, throughout the years,

By deeds done, or forgot,

Have moved the Lord to angry tears

For error lived or taught?

 

Do I then sit by needless

Of the Grace my Lord has taught?

Persisting in pain, heedless

Of the Grace His Blood has bought?

 

 When my life came before Christ,

Did He languish by the side?

Or did He seize my sin foursquare,

Dispelling it as He died?

 

 When Christ’s life comes before me,

What then shall my answer be?

Will I then cowardly slink away,

Or embrace Him, and be free?

Reviews

[Jennifer Elizabeth]

"Though I do not agree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it."

I'm not a religious person, but I still enjoyed this piece thoroughly. The flow was flawless and a the sentiment was beautiful. It's still lovely to see that some people view their faith as that -- as faith -- rather than as a pedestal.

[The Cobra Lounge]

This was an inspirational read my friend. Your line:
“I will not slay This Son Of God!”
Very thought provoking, wanting to protect the very sacrifice that was needed to rescue us all. It's this human way of thinking that makes this story more that just another page in history.

[Tate Morgan]

A very true to heart rendition from you my friend

[knowman]

I spend more time in the Spiritual world than this one so I agree with your words very much, and I do know the story about Pilate's wife, and the healing of his and her son. Great Write!

[Lourisa]

I love the flow of this poem. I try to stay clear of anything religious for now but your writing and style I admire and can definitely learn from. Thanks.

[Samuel Dickens]

And so it went, according to the Bible. It's what we all were taught. An outstanding poem, Mark.

[Jola]

Through this poem express your feelings ... you are full of uncertainty ... I think that God knows what he's doing ... and will always watch over you ... that I wish with all my heart ... As usual ... very interesting poetry ...
Jola

[imagination101]

Excellent write, Mark! I'm religous and believe in every word you wrote! You have such good description of what happen so many years ago, reading this it seemed as it just happened! Love this poem, we all need to remember what our Savior did for us!

[storiestotell]

I am a religious person and i agree with ever piece of this poem! I love the flow and the meaning!

[Aven]

I'm not religious, but I do believe, some of you will know what that
means. I really enjoyed the read, it was most insightful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[Emma Joy]

As always your writing makes me feel peaceful and full of smiles .. and I've read this twice so am feeling wonderful.

The second reading was done aloud and I sensed an amazing reverence along with fine literary style .. not easy to do. However, I can't actually imagine singing this although not entirely sure why, but would love to think of it as a divine prayer .. that's not intended as criticism, (would I dare), but just an opinion.

Must read more and more.