As the apostles slept in the garden,

Jesus knelt in to pray.

Father, if possible

Let this cup pass away,

But not my will, Father,

But thine be done

Said the Lord of all the world

God’s only begotten son.

Jesus knew what lay ahead

He faced it without our fear

To gain the salvation

Of mankind he held so dear.

He knew that death would come

Though one he counted friend

He knew that Peter would deny him

Before the night did end.

He knew about the stripes

And the crown of thorns upon his head

He knew the cross he’d carry

Of it he had no dread.

For what he did he did for love

In spite of humanity’s sinful ways

That they might have forgiveness

And with the Father spend eternity’s days.

Bobbi Duffy 2006