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Calvary

Calvary  

Calvary Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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Trembling at Calvary

Cold winds, black clouds

Earth violently shaking

Darkness enshrouds

 

For there on the Cross

Is the Precious Lamb

Yes, there on the Cross

Is the Eternal I AM

The Creator of all things

Crucified on a tree

The Lord of lords

Dying for you, for me

 

I shudder at the sight

The earth shudders below

A more painful vision

My eyes will never know

 

Heart-breaking to behold

Yet enthralling too

So much love in my Jesus

Undying love, Lord, in You

 

For this is Your will, Jesus

This torture You embrace

Your arms outstretched in love

For all the human race

 

A crown of thorns on Your brow

Pierced, Your hands and feet

You accept these out of love

That You may pour mercy sweet

 

I see You look upon me in love

With Your luminous eyes

You whisper that death You taste

Yet assuredly You will arise

 

The Blood pouring from You

Does the Scriptures fulfill

You drink of this cup

For it is Your Father’s will

 

Trembling at Calvary

I weep at the vision I behold

My Beloved pierced for me

As the prophets foretold

 

As You release Your spirit

The temple curtain tears asunder

The earth shakes, rocks split

The skies roar with thunder

 

Trembling I am, Lord

Yet I know now eternal life

Reconciled with my Father

And betrothed to be Your wife

 

For You paid the sin penalty

You paid it completely for all

Lord, I give You my life

Jesus, I follow Your call

 

Eyes closed and head bowed

I worship You at the Cross

I live only for You now

All else to me is a loss

 

I feel then Your touch

Your hand upon my shoulder

I open my tear-filled eyes

To see a tomb and boulder

 

Shining in radiant glory

Before me, Jesus, You stand

You arose on the third day

Fulfilling all that was planned

 

Tremble I do

Yet now in joy so sweet

No vision more lovely

Than my risen Lord to greet

 

My own heart is pierced

Convicted by Your love

The grace of Heaven surrounds

I feel it stream from Above

 

You, Creator of all things

For my sins died on a tree

You, Lord of lords

Shed Your blood for me

 

I pour then myself for You

I give You all, Precious Lamb

I forever obey and worship

You, the Eternal I AM

 

Rejoicing at the empty tomb

Warm breeze, no clouds

For You, Jesus, do shine

Your pure love enshrouds

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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  • http://tomraines.wordpress.com/ Tom

    Convicted by this earth shattering event that tained down grace upon all of us. Thank you!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com Caroline Gavin

      Amen!!

      How blessed we are by the Blood of our Beloved; how blessed we are by the Grace of God!

      God bless you always, dear brother and friend!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Tom, how beautifully expressed! Thank you, and God bless you!Yes, grace showers upon us…through the blood shed at the Cross.
      Praise God for His unfathomable mercy, His incomprehensible love!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Shari-Lynne/100003094764831 Shari Lynne

    Oh how beautiful Caroline!  I just love this poem in time for Easter!  It makes me want to bow down to the One who is King of all..Thank you!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com Caroline Gavin

      Sweet Shari Lynne, thank you so very much!
      AMEN! I am bowing down with you in worship of the ONE!
      He IS Risen, and He Reigns forever! Praise Him!
      God bless you and your beautiful family this Lenten Season – and always!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Thank you so very much, sweet Shari Lynne!
      I join you in worship of the Wondrous One!
      Worthy of worship – forever – is HE!
      God bless you and your family bountifully!

  • http://www.ahouseupontherock.com/ Trish @ A House Upon The Rock

    This a so beautiful Caroline! What a wonderful gift He has given you! Love. LOVE. Love this!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      WOW! Heartfelt thanks to you, Trish!  Humbled I am!
      Truly you have a gifts for writing and for encouragement…
      among, I am sure, many others!
      May God continue to bless – and shine through – you!!

  • Bryan Ridenour

    Beautiful poem.  I love the way you use the word “enshrouds” in the first and last stanza.  A fantastic tribute to our Lord and Savior!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com Caroline Gavin

      Bryan, thank you very much for your beautiful comment!
      How blessed we are by the tremendous love of our Lord and Savior!
      Incomprehensible is the pain He suffered…and the love He has for us.
      May God bless you, your family and your ministry always!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Bryan, thank you very much for your beautiful comment!
      How blessed we are by the tremendous love of our Lord and Savior!
      Incomprehensible is the pain He suffered…and the love He has for us.
      May God bless you, your family and your ministry always!

  • Cheryl Wilson

    This is a wonderful testimony. It is very touching, and speaks to my heart. He is our all in all, our light, our path to His and our Father-God.

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com Caroline Gavin

      Dear Cheryl, thank you so very much for your beautiful comment!
      Heart-warming and encouraging!
      YES, He is our all in all, our light, our path! Jesus is the One we adore!
      Praise His Glorious Name today – – and forevermore!

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Dear Cheryl, thank you so very much for your beautiful comment!
      Heart-warming and encouraging!
      YES, He is our all in all, our light, our path! Jesus is the One we adore!
      Praise His Glorious Name today – – and forevermore!

  • http://www.facebook.com/wendi.gordon Wendi Gordon

    Thank you for this beautiful, moving poem.  I have posted it on my personal page.  You might also be interested in my Timeless Truths for Troubled Times page on Facebook.  That’s the title of the book of Christian meditations I published in January.

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Wendi, thank you for your beautifully encouraging comment! Such a blessing to read! I look forward to connecting with you and have “liked” the Facebook page for your book. I am sure your writing is a blessing to many! I tried to add you as a friend, but I am at the friend limit. I will keep trying! Thank you again, dear sister in Christ, and may God bless you beyond measure this Good Friday and always!