Jesus Christ, a Maverick

JESUS CHRIST, A MAVERICK

He hailed from Nazareth, a carpenter's son
The world would be changed ere He was done
He ate with tax collectors and sinners
Made many enemies among the Sanhedrin

He cured the sick and healed the blind
A more compassionate Man than you'll ever find
Made the lame to walk, the deaf to hear
Caused the mute to speak and demons to fear

Taught in parables and calmed the sea
Walked on the water of Lake Galilee
By exclaiming, "Come forth", He raised the dead
The Pharisees and Saducees were filled with dread

A plot was formed, He stood accused
Liars and false witnesses were who they used
They spat in His face, crowned Him with thorns
Mocked Him, beat Him, laughed Him to scorn

He was nailed to a cross -- crucified
Father, forgive them was what He cried
He shed His blood for the remission of sin
Gave up the ghost, but death didn't win

He was lovingly buried in a borrowed tomb
Burst forth on the third day like a babe from the womb
Ascended to Heaven after forty days
Seated at God's right hand, worthy of praise

He alone can save you from sin
Open your heart, let Him come in
It is appointed unto man once to die
But you can spend eternity with Him on high
 
The choice you make is yours alone
Seek the Lord, bow at His throne
It's not too late for you to choose
But eternity with Him is what you will lose

Curtis Moorman
8 February 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/23/2020 6:49:00 PM
Well penned, Curtis. Superbly
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Date: 3/15/2012 11:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Curtis. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/15/2012 6:43:00 AM
I believe HE is the MAVERICK of ALL MAVERICKs!! Congrats on this inviting and spirited write, Curtis. Nice to see your gifts and talents being used for His glory!....Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 3/14/2012 8:46:00 PM
Curtis, oh, thank you for this marvelous entry to my contest and congratulations on its win. I so enjoyed the flow and I think that you told HIS story so well. I especially loved the sixth verse. I'd send this to a Christian Magazine that publishes poetry, if I were you. It's truly lovely. Blessings, Cyndi
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Date: 3/14/2012 8:33:00 PM
I'm so glad to see this one on the winners' list, Curtis. And it's nice to see you here tonight. Congratulations on this win.
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Date: 3/14/2012 1:27:00 PM
Well i think "He" was the no 1 Maverick..! congratulations Curtis..)
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Date: 3/13/2012 9:51:00 PM
congrats CDurtis on a marvelous writ and win for a Maverick like no other luv..
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Date: 2/12/2012 1:41:00 PM
Very well written. This entry deserves good comments from anyone who reads your work.
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Date: 2/11/2012 7:29:00 PM
well, you picked the most obvious and absolutely BEST example of a maverick ever. I want to do my mom. She is not famous but I just really want to do a poem on her. do you think it would be acceptable for the contest. Yours is awesome, Curtis.
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Date: 2/9/2012 5:24:00 AM
Nice one Curtis , all the best with it I am sure it will do well xx
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Date: 2/8/2012 7:15:00 PM
Wow! An amazing poem giving praise and honor to our King! The ultimate maverick, indeed. Blessings,Rhonda
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