Poetry

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G narly old tree,
N estled in an olive grove,
A ccommodated a solitary figure.
R) espite for the birds of the air, yet
L anguishing was the Son of Man and Son of God,
Y earning to avoid such awful death.

O nly by the grace of God could
L ove evoke the sacrifice of life for the
D ear ones he loved then and now.

“T ake this cup from me" he prayed. Yet he was
R esolved to follow through.
E veryone must know he loves them
E veryone must know he forgives.

I n that lonely garden place
N o human heard his anguished prayer.

A bandoned? No!

G od was there, in human form and spirit.
A nother opportunity offered:
R edemption's free for all.
D eath of one, life for all,
E ternal life is given.
N ow, you decide.

Written by Rev. Judy Doyle
March 14, 2011

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