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THE CROSS

The scene was ugly and gruesome
this man on the cross was God’s son.

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No crime he committed
no sin omitted.

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There he hung for all to see
stripped and naked on a tree.

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It was a bloody sight
the man from Galilee nailed on tight.

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39 lashes he had taken
He was beaten,brusied and forsaken.

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His closest friends had left him to sob
He was now in the hands of an angry mob!

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His beard was torn from his cheek!
his outlook so bleak!

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A crown of thorns was rammed on his head!
to look at him, he almost looked dead!

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They spat in his face!
It was a bloody disgrace!

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He carried his cross in so much pain
by this act of love, the world would gain!

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They nailed him on his cross, on top of a hill
only vinegar was given him, not a pain killing pill.

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His blood run from his head, hands and feet
for this hour he was born ~ to surrender his body ~  to bring defeat!

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They mocked him with a sign over his head
The “King of the Jews”..... would soon be dead!

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They looked upon him with derision
he came to bring division.

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They cast lots for his garment
soldiers gambling over an argument.

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Many women were at the cross weeping and crying
for the one they loved was being hung ~ crucified and dying.

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One criminal mocked him and asked for a sign?
the other asked him for forgiveness just in time!

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God’s will was being done
Jesus hung there all undone!

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Hour after hour it was tougher to breath
many could see him and were grieved.

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Darkness descended like a black cloak
all seemed lost and broke.

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Jesus called out, in a loud voice!
“Father, into your hands I commit my Spirit.”

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The Roman centurion came to break the legs of the crucified
he could see Jesus had died, a spear was thrust into side!

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The scene looked grim

He took it on the chin!

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Not one bone was broken in his body
Scripture fulfilled for everybody.

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The Son of Man had given his life
a ransom for many, granting eternal life!

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In three days, he would rise from the dead!
His precious blood he had shed!

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Never forget what price was paid
Love was seen and displayed.

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He gave up his life freely
because he loves *you* dearly.

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For he lives forever to pardon *you* from your guilt and sin
now you can grin... if you’ve received him within?

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