Why The Cross?

God turned and faced his only son,

pointed at creation and said "what have I done"?

His heart was broken for

Jesus at Gethsemane

Father, would you hide me
in the thistle and thorn
in the hole of the worm
in stalks of the corn
Take

Some believe in a force, or a spirit, or a man

I believe in a concept, a mindset, a plan

Jesus did exist so long ago

Out walking last night
I realized
I wasn't alone
When I saw the hem
Of his white robe
The dogs didn't notice
Too busy sniffing

Through realms of sin and soul's decay;
Through grief and everlasting night,
With hope and peace: to lead the way,
Came Christ;