Ruthlessly the judgement was pronounced <br />A shameful death sentence <br />To be carried out at the place of a skull <br />For all to see and mock him <br /> <br />Despite his innocence, clearly proved beyond all doubt <br />Despite his goodness to all and sundry <br />Despite his love to everyone <br />This judgement was upheld by all <br /> <br />But with joy in his heart he embraced his death <br />So that the will of he, who sent him, may be fulfilled <br />So that all, including his execusioners, will be reconcilled to the creator <br />So that no soul will be lost <br /> <br />This is a sacrifice that is beyond all sacrifice <br />A sacrifice of life which was exceptional <br /> <br />Lord Jesus Christ, Thanks For Your Sacrifice<br /><br />Okuola Paul Abiola<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lord-jesus-christ-thanks-for-your-sacrifice/
