Poetry
Down comes before Up
Down, into the deep dark soil
A single seed is sown.
Down, into the darkest deeps
It faces death alone.
Down, away from human eye
And all the light of earth
Down, it dies and doing so
There springs forth light and birth.
Up, the healthy shoots begin
To surge towards the light.
Up, they rise in growing strength
Against the darkness fight.
Up, they break through earth’s dark crust
And there they testify,
That life abundant always springs
From those prepared to die.
Down, into this sinful world
The Word became a Man.
Down, to clothe Himself in flesh
And enter time’s short span.
Down, His sinless, purest life
Was put to death for me,
Down, He carried sin, guilt, shame,
So sinners could go free.
Up, He rose on Easter Day
The stone away was rolled.
Up, no longer in the tomb,
Death could not keep its hold.
Up, in Resurrection Power
The victory now won,
Up, to Heaven, alive He reigns,
God’s own beloved Son.
Down, I’m crucified with Christ
And He now lives in me.
Down, I’d lay sin’s strong desires
For more like Him I’d be.
Down, I kneel before Him
Surrendering my all.
Down, I’d still all clamour
To hear His every call.
Up, I’ll rise to serve Him
And give to Him each day.
Up, I’ll lift desires and needs,
‘Lord, Teach me how to pray.’
Up, and out, and round-a-bout,
Whatever’s in my ‘cup’,
I want my life to shine for Him
So others can look up.
Down, I live a pilgrim
For a short time here on earth.
Down, I know God’s mercies every day,
Right from my birth.
Down, only here, tell others
Of God, who sent His Son.
Down to plead, and down to pray,
So sinners might be won.
Up, one day, to meet Him
And look upon His face.
Up in love, to thank Him
For dying in my place.
Up, to live for ever
In the City of the King,
Up to sing eternal praise
To Jesus Christ my King.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 1029 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Margaret Kearley or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 1029 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.
Sorry. I was inspired! ;)