It stood on a hillside
An old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering
For sinners that were lost
His bloodshed was eminent
To crucify they were bound
He wore a crown of thorns
Destined for heaven's crown
They mocked and smote him
They placed thieves by his side
My God Why Has Thou Forsaken
He cried before he died
They wrapped him in linen
Placed him in a borrowed tomb
They rolled a great stone
In the doorway to entomb
On the third day they came
At the rising of the sun
The stone was rolled away
They could not hold God's son
On that old rugged cross
His bloodstains washed away
All the sins in this world
He surely lives today
Thank you Lord for that old cross
You made the ultimate sacrifice
Like the thief on the cross
I'll see you in paradise
@ Susie Swanson,2013
From my family to yours, Happy Easter and May God Bless. Susie
Happy Easter and God Bless.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and May God Bless You Janet.
DeleteGod bless you and your family this Easter, Susie.
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless you and your family.
DeleteOh so wonderful, Susie. This would be so pretty set to music for a hymn.
ReplyDeleteAwe, thank you so much. Happy Easter.
DeleteSo emotional .. beautiful Susie. TY
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter sweet friend.
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
So emotional .. beautiful Susie. TY
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter sweet friend.
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
Thank you so much Marydon.. Happy Easter to you. :)
DeleteLovely poem, Susie. Happy Easter! Wishing you many blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy. Happy Easter to you.
DeleteOh dear Susie,
ReplyDeleteTears are rolling down my cheeks now. I have only one word to describe your poem today......PERFECT.
Happy Easter, lovely friend of mine.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Awe, thank you so much Sheri.. Happy Easter to you also.
DeleteWonderful Susie!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Easter.
Thank you Beth and the same to you.
DeleteHappy Easter to you too Susie!
ReplyDeleteSame to you Lise.
DeleteAmen to that, Susie! Beautiful and touching poem! Blessings to you and happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie.. Here's wishing you a Happy Easter as well.
DeleteWonderufl.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHappy Easter Susie, many blessing to you and yours:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you Lise.
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