When we look at the cross the truth to sink in
In wounds that He bears we see our sin
When we look at the cross what do we see?
Our sins swallowed up by His great mercy
When we look at the cross our treasure in store
Of eternal life for death is no more
When we look at the cross we are drawn above
For we are consumed in His passion of love
From the countryside
Appeared at the scene
Pressed into service
Simon of Cyrene
Not much written of him
A simple passer by
But was of the chosen
His help he did apply
Helping of our Jesus
Cross of bearing great
A meeting of the eyes
A prayer to contemplate
Touched His precious blood
Holy breath to share
How heavy was that cross?
Of all our sins to bare
When we are called to service
A calling here to do
To walk by Jesus’ side
May I be faithful too
Locked behind the door
Huddled in our fear
Speaking, Peace be with you
Jesus does appear
Overwhelmed in doubt
Proof to be supplied
Jesus comes to us
Here now, touch my side
Not seeing clearly
On path along the way
Word to us explained
He walks with us this day
Three times a denial
Failure we do see
Jesus calls to us
With His love and mercy
The way of the cross
What is this Spirit, be?
One of selflessness
Surely not of me
About a sacrifice
Passion is of love
Giving of it all
To our God above
Way of forgiveness
A heart of mercy
Appearance of failure
In God’s view, victory
Bless me this Spirit
As my challenges face
I can only fulfill
By Your precious grace
As we come to Easter
Of Passion created
Amazing events
That God orchestrated
A donkey, some oil
A cup that was shared
A celebration
A meal was prepared
Peters’ denial
As Judas departs
Guilty of sin
We all play a part
A prayer in the garden
Submission of will
Through pain of scourging
He endured still
A death on a cross
Event so surprising
Through passion of Jesus
Joy in the rising
Help us to remember
In joy and our strife
In will of our choosing
He orchestrates our life
You could have required
Most treasured divine
With elements simple
You chose bread and wine
Throne of Your choosing
Of ultimate cost
As God’s Son divine
You chose a cross
You could have saved us
With minimal try
Instead, gave it all
You chose to die
My brothers and sisters
Speak these words and see
Most grateful of all
That You’ve chosen me
A gaze upon
The cross to see
The love that is
In front of me
Incredible
This story true
Of God with us
In soul of view
Let focus be
In way ahead
The light that shines
In daily bread
My cross to bear
Or joy to see
Know in my soul
You’re there with me
DarylMadden 