Roy Merritt Poet Rhyme

Jesus Christ Be Praised

Jesus Christ Be Praised
By Roy Merritt

He went to see the queen of Spain told her the world was round
That he could get to the east going west that’s what he had found
He told her if he sailed the Atlantic kept going that way  
He could find the wondrous Orient could even find Cathay 

Then they wouldn’t have to go east down that long Silk Road 
And worry about the Muhammadans or bandits as they go  
And so after several tries they finally gave in agreed
And gave him the money for three ships whatever else he’d need

And so on August 3 he set sail pushing out to sea
With three ships the Nina, Pinta and the Santa Marie
And so after many tribulations pushing along with the wind
On Oct. 12 they spotted land their journey at its end

They landed in Hispaniola the natives sorely amazed
They’d never seen such a sight in all their many days
They treated the strangers kindly treated them just like kings
Treated them with human kindness amazed by many things

So Columbus returned to Spain told them of many treasures
This land could provide of many great pleasures
But by his third visit there he'd inspired much hate
The natives wanted to kill him they by now irate

He’d turned them to bondage to work as a slave 
Claiming to make them Christian, Christian to be saved 
This be the way the true Christian word
To enslave a man in bondage which certainly be absurd

Oh yes this be the religion Jesus Christ inspired
The one and only true religion soon to spread like fire
And at last it made to Europe continent of the white man
Who declared an intention to spread it to every land

And so off they went conquering Jesus Christ be praised
At the same time enriching himself turning men to slaves 
Turning men to slaves turning them into beasts 
Jesus Christ be praised Jesus Christ GIVE FEAST!

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Freddie Robinson Jr. January 11, 2017 at 6:21 PM Very powerful poem, Roy. Power to truth. So sad, that the religion of love got labeled as a hateful religion because of man's greed and lust. Loved this poem, and welcome to PSoup. You are a breath of fresh air. Keep the love and knowledge flowing. May love light your path always. Romantic Warrior Roy Merritt January 11, 2017 at 9:40 PM I'm grateful you appreciate my take on the world. This is one of the reason's I lost my faith long ago the sheer fallacy and hypocrisy of those who see religion as an avenue to great riches fleecing people I'm sure they consider rubes. P. T. Barnum's commentary comes to mind. I admire Jesus but very few Christian ministers I could mention.