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Who killed Christ the Lord? It was not me said Herod, I did not spill his blood. I tried to kill him once it’s true but he was a baby then and was not slew Who killed Christ the Lord? Nay, not I said Caiaphas, it was not one of us. Verily I say it was not by my hand but by some higher greater command Who killed Christ the Lord? I did not do it said Judas, I did not kill the Lord Jesus. Yes, I betrayed him with a kiss and in shame condemned myself for this Who killed Christ the Lord? Not me said faithful Peter, I am my brother’s keeper. Upon his head they put a price and I, like a coward, denied him thrice Who killed Christ the Lord? Not us said the pharisees but ruled he be seized. For his faith, his power and glory alas they came for him at Gethsemane Who killed Christ the Lord? Not us said the baying mob, his life we did not rob. ‘Twas the Governor of Judea whose decree was death to the King of the Jews Who killed Christ the Lord? Do not blame me said Pilate, the law he did defile it. But it was I whose cold fateful breath ordered he be scourged and put to death Who killed Christ the Lord? That great sacrifice of the Passion of the Christ! Who for our sins in God’s holy plan suffered the Son of God and Son of Man Written: April 2025

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Date: 4/26/2025 3:42:00 PM
I've found that standing out from the crowd can do one in. Good for Jesus for standing by his beliefs, ad bahh to the cowards who wouldn't take the blame. I didn't think anyone could tell this story in rhyme and truthfully as written as you did. Amazing.
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/26/2025 6:40:00 PM
Thanks Hilda. It was all in God’s plan. He knows the beginning and the end.
Date: 4/24/2025 5:42:00 PM
What a thoughtful and clever heartfelt piece Keith. I kept thinking we the sinners killed him because he had to die for us to get to heaven and he paid the price for our deeds. I so appreciate Keith this awesome write of yours. One of the best I have read this year. It deserved POTD so Congratulations for creating a Rhyme that deserves a higher accolade than POTD. This one is a favorite. May the Good Lord bless you for it... Thank you for your creative talent Keith a joy to read shared with Judy
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/25/2025 10:28:00 PM
lol thanks for the kind words... Enjoy your weekend. Keith I am going to have to read what is in your archives...
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/24/2025 8:50:00 PM
Flatterer lol! Your wife obviously has impeccable taste in husbands and poetry.
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Michael Tor
Date: 4/24/2025 5:42:00 PM
my wife she loved it also...
Date: 4/17/2025 10:48:00 PM
It was me.....
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/17/2025 11:16:00 PM
I see you still have the cross. Did you cast lots as well? Lucky for you he has everlasting life and a forgiving heart. Having said that, there are many who won’t make it into the kingdom.
Date: 4/17/2025 4:50:00 PM
God The Father to save the elect? Having my own son gave me a deeper appreciation for The Cross and God's love for his children.
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/17/2025 5:58:00 PM
Amen to that. God is great!
Date: 4/17/2025 5:59:00 AM
Interesting take. In this politically correct world no one takes the blame and no one is permitted to point fingers. In the end it doesn't matter who killed Jesus. He's alive and will be for all eternity
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/17/2025 6:29:00 AM
I don’t either but have a happy one anyway.
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/17/2025 6:22:00 AM
I don't celebrate Easter but I'm all for the resurrection
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 4/17/2025 6:15:00 AM
Yep, he’s alive and well. Happy Easter, Tommy.

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