Oh sweet, sweet Rose of Sharon. <br />God's wonderful Beloved Son. <br />Such beauty and love unfurled <br />when You blossomed in our world. <br /> <br />You spread love everywhere <br />reaching out in tender care. <br />For no rose can compare <br />To the Rose that blossomed there <br /> <br />In Gethsemane's garden <br />pleading there for my pardon. <br />In great suffering You cried <br />then hung on the cross and died. <br /> <br />O beautiful Rose of Sharon <br />Your blood so red like crimson. <br />That bleeding, cleansing flow <br />Has washed me whiter than snow. <br /> <br />For my life has been blessed <br />by Your love and righteousness. <br />The very splendour of Your life <br />is revealed in Your sacrifice. <br /> <br />(see also the additional information in the Poet's notes box below)<br /><br />Roy Allen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/today-the-rose-of-sharon/
