“What is Easter?” Some may ask
in this world today
They haven’t had the benefit
of parents that do pray

This new generation
brought up just to think
Easter is for colored eggs
and bunnies that are pink

Picnics in the park with friends
watching children play
Parades in every city
floats are on display

Spring break is a focus
many often have
Some will plan vacation
visit mom and dad

All these things within themselves
are fun and bring us pleasure
Just remember Christ’s own death
for this is the real treasure

Christ was featured on display
he had his own parade
From bleeding wounds came colors red
that all the soldiers made

He didn’t ride on flowered floats
he walked alone instead
carrying his wooden cross
as his body bled

He could hear the ridicule
the screaming out of scorn
They said “yes, here comes the king”
a crown of thorns was worn

They nailed him to that cross that day
on a hill for all to see
They pierced his side and spat on him
took all his dignity

He could have called on angels
to save him from this pain
But instead he suffered
for the world’s own gain

Christ did know this day would come
the purpose of his birth
It didn’t make the suffering less
but he knew its worth

Christ did die..God’s own son
on Golgotha hill
On the third day after that
he arose yet still

His precious blood he shed for us
now cleanses every soul
All our sin is washed away
made clean and pure as gold

He lives! He lives!
As we will one day too
Death of flesh was not his end
it’s the same for me and you!

Written & Submitted By:
© Marlys

Music © Tom Moir

He wore a crown of love upon His head.
All of His precious blood, He did shed.

He was like a sheep lead to the slaughter.
He is the one between us and our Father.

One who split the curtain, bottom to top
Lord Jesus your love for us will never stop.

How intimate and personal could it be
than that, He did it all for me?

To heaven and hell, He holds the key.
He died for me, to set my soul free.

At the cross face to face with Him I meet,
to gently wash His nailed pierced feet.

Do we know what God gave for you and me,
when He let Jesus die upon that tree?

It was unconditional and agape love.
No, greater love was ever conceived of.

Written & Submitted By:
© Janice Kennedy

Music: ‘Have Faith’ © Yuko Ohigashi