It  was made of wood from the forest with no luster of its own

Until the day my lord was bound and upon this cross was hung thereon.

It would have never been more than wood from a tree that would soon be remembered no more

But when they hung Jesus upon that cross it came to represent the promise of Heavens door.

He hung upon that cross and suffered for us all; for our sins were too great and would drag us to the fiery pits of Hell.

The sky grew dark and the sun refused to shine that day.

It seemed as if the world would then come to an end but God does not work that way.

Three days later that cross stood empty as was the tomb in which Jesus was laid.

He defeated death and because he did our road to glory was made.

Now when we think of that cross where the dearest and best gave up his life

We know it is a source of encouragement to help us through our lives and all its strife.

Trust in God and live your life with love for all you meet, both good and bad.

For we all rejoice in the love and wonderful courage that our Lord, Jesus Christ had.

Though he died he lives on still in our hearts as we live each day.

He has sent the comforter to be our guide; if we listen he will show the way.