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i come to the cross
i
i come to the cross
with my crosses
dumbstruck by the weight
of my losses
the King of Creation
the Balm of the nations
hanged bare for the sins
of the masses
ii
i kneel at His feet
bafflefeated
by guilt for the Lord
so maltreated
His innocence clear, though
the pain His must bear; woe
to those who in shame
have retreated
iii
i yield Him my hand
empty-handed
consumed in the place
i have landed
by love elevated
though long I have waited
my ransom His life
has demanded
iv
i come to the Light
how delightful
to lose all my fear
of the frightful!
to feed all the hungry
and care for the lonely
gives back to the Lord
what is rightful
© Copyright 2020 April 11
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
i come to the cross
with my crosses
dumbstruck by the weight
of my losses
the King of Creation
the Balm of the nations
hanged bare for the sins
of the masses
ii
i kneel at His feet
bafflefeated
by guilt for the Lord
so maltreated
His innocence clear, though
the pain His must bear; woe
to those who in shame
have retreated
iii
i yield Him my hand
empty-handed
consumed in the place
i have landed
by love elevated
though long I have waited
my ransom His life
has demanded
iv
i come to the Light
how delightful
to lose all my fear
of the frightful!
to feed all the hungry
and care for the lonely
gives back to the Lord
what is rightful
© Copyright 2020 April 11
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 17th Apr 2020
| Edited 19th Apr 2020
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17th Apr 2020 1:56pm
17th Apr 2020 4:00pm
I deeply appreciate your stopping by and leaving this encouraging comment, Jennifer. When the work appeals to you and blesses you, then you can be assured the message is from the Lord.
Sincerely
cab
Sincerely
cab
18th Apr 2020 3:48am
The Spiritual nature of your work is always remarkable, Cab. It's because it's more than poetry to you; it's your faith, belief, and self extending from your heart to the pieces you create.
Your offerings this year have been so very impressive.
Your offerings this year have been so very impressive.
20th Apr 2020 5:02pm
I am ever grateful to you for your instructive encouragement, Ahavati. Your observations go way beyond the "wow!" factor to reveal a more analytical appraisement that becomes "school" in and of itself.
You have searched out the truth of this one and identified the real inspiration behind the message. Whenever I sit to write, I begin with tabula rasa and allow myself to be led by the power of God, Whom I know is grater than my fallible best.
Yours sincerely
cab
You have searched out the truth of this one and identified the real inspiration behind the message. Whenever I sit to write, I begin with tabula rasa and allow myself to be led by the power of God, Whom I know is grater than my fallible best.
Yours sincerely
cab
The verses have a limerick like rhythm not usually associated with songs or poems of that kind.
20th Apr 2020 5:09pm
A shrewd observation, Solomon_!
Limericks tend to follow a more trivial, lighthearted , sporty route. Perhaps my toppling of the status quo is a way of giving more credence to the message than to the medium.
No one deserves to die under the tradition of the elders in a dynamic existence.
Thanks for your helpful analysis.
Sincerely
cab
Limericks tend to follow a more trivial, lighthearted , sporty route. Perhaps my toppling of the status quo is a way of giving more credence to the message than to the medium.
No one deserves to die under the tradition of the elders in a dynamic existence.
Thanks for your helpful analysis.
Sincerely
cab
