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Posted by: WizardofOwls 19-Aug-2004, 06:36 PM |
As per Elspeth's request, here is the final version of my poem. I hope you like it! Please let me know what you think of it! BARABAS By Allen R. Alderman Were you there, Barabas, The day that Jesus died? Did you see Him stumble up that hill? Did you hear their mournful cries? Did you watch in fascination As they nailed Him to the cross? Did you think about the life you'd gained In return for what He'd lost? We have a lot in common, Barabas, you and I, Though oceans separate us And centuries divide. A bond was forged between us As He hung upon that tree, For on the day He took your place, He also died for me. I was just as guilty, My sins were just as great, My life was just as worthless Deserving that same fate. But, oh, the blood of Jesus! None other would suffice To wash away my guilty stains And pay sin's heavy price. I hope you were there, Barabas, I truly hope you saw, And as the sun grew dark that day, I hope you stood in awe To see so great a love Displayed so willingly And knew the King who died for you Had truly set you free. Someday, dear Barabas, I hope to see your face. We'll dance in jubilation And we'll sing Amazing Grace. Brothers, not by mortal flesh, But through the blood of Calvary That broke the chains that held us bound And set the guilty free. |
Posted by: Elspeth 19-Aug-2004, 06:41 PM |
AWESOME Allen!! Well done. I love the whole idea of imagining the conversion of Barabas. I never went there before. Wonderful.... Elspeth |
Posted by: SCShamrock 21-Aug-2004, 07:23 PM |
My hat's off to you! I think you've hit a point so strong, to think of Barabas as having possibly received the salvation offered to anyone who would believe. Great work! |
Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 24-Aug-2004, 01:37 PM |
Hey Wizard, I just got to read this today and really enjoyed it. It really is well written. You should consider trying some more. |