The Old Rugged Cross
On the old rugged cross where my savior died and bled.
There were only a few words spoken, only a few words said.
“Forgive them Father for they know not what they do,”
HE always thought of others and HIS strength came shinning through.
No wonder we love that old rugged cross and it will never be replaced.
For my Savior's blood was shed there as well as tears on his precious face.
Every time I think of how alone I feel, my thoughts turn to God’s son.
For he hung upon that cross alone until HIS life was spent and done.
Not once did HE try to escape his fate as HE hung there in pain.
Not once did HE cry for himself, but reached out to others in vain.
When the world turned black HE felt alone hanging on that tree.
For HE cried out, “My God, My God why have you forsaken me?
“You will be with me in Paradise”, HE said to a man hanging there.
Because the man asked for forgiveness and HE heard his prayer.
“It is finished,” were HIS final words uttered on that old cross.
People’s eyes filled with tears and overflowed at what they lost.
Our Heavenly Father’s son took away all our sins on that day.
To bear the burden for every one of us who have gone astray.
HE bore the pain and shed his blood so we could be washed pure.
And for all of our souls through HIM would find his redeeming cure.
Written by,
Bonnie May
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Georg
Beautifully written poem.
Cryssa
AWESOME, POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL! I can't say enough about this poem about our Lord. You have amazing faith, my friend. Keep writing for HIM.
Many blessings and love,
~Linda
For God so loved the world...even me...that He gave His Son. Beautiful poem of gratitude. Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
This is an absolutely beautiful poem about our Saviour's love for us.
Mary