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He is Risen!

In love
he came
to rescue
a world
gone wrong,
sinful,
self-centred,
autonomous.

In love
he lived
and taught
and healed.

In anger
and jealousy
they nailed him
to a cross -
cruel,
vengeful.

In love
friends laid his body
in a tomb -
bewildered,
grieving,
confused,
for they had hoped,
had trusted
in him.

But he’s alive!
The tomb is empty!
He’s not among the dead!

He’s my Saviour,
Lord
and Friend!


© Peter J Blackburn 2001
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