Man On a Hill

Man on a Hill

Man on a hill,
Bruised and broken,
Watches as the dice roll
For his seamless robe;
Stripped of his clothing;
No words are spoken
By the man on a hill.

Man on the hill,
Crushed by a crown of thorns,
Cries into the sky
Of the sunless day;
Forgiveness on his lips
Mercy adorns him -
The man on a hill.

Man on a hill,
All of Heaven bows before you –
Nature holds its breath;
Angels, silent, 
Before the Word who gave them life;
Can you feel the wind shiver?
Can you feel the earth shudder?
Man on a hill.

Man on a hill,
Stands before us,
See His plan unfolding
Before our eyes;
Witness in his fading life
A testimony of undeniable love;
By the man on a hill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 4/11/2020 10:08:00 AM
I agree with Johnny Watts...the man on the hill inspires...stay safe and Happy Easter my friend...all the best from the Wingster :o)
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/11/2020 2:05:00 PM
Hi Wingster! Thank you! I am honored by your message and feel so blessed to be the author of this poem. Easter blessings to you my friend. Stay well!
Date: 4/10/2020 10:11:00 PM
A beautiful poem, full of God's goodness and grace, Sam. Happy Easter.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/11/2020 2:02:00 PM
Thank you for returning with congratulations! I am blessed by them. Easter blessings to you!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 4/11/2020 1:17:00 PM
I see congratulations are in order. Congratulations on your top win for your amazing poem. I love it.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 10:50:00 PM
Thank so mcuh Evelyn. I so appreciate your message. Happy Easter. Be well. Be blessed.
Date: 4/10/2020 2:42:00 PM
Sam, the love and mercy and forgiveness and meekness are on full display in this touching lyric, so aptly shared with us on this Good Friday. Filled with powerful images, yet not tragic because it was part of God's plan from eternity. "Angels, silent, / Before the Word who gave them life." Wonderful words. P.s. - I see from your website that this song is on your Jericho Road CD. Now I really want to hear it! God bless your Easter, friend.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 11:13:00 PM
You can also hear it at iHeart Radio and Jango.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 10:44:00 PM
Hi John, thank you so very much for your visit and your message. This was written for a church in Boston and was one of those songs that my producer took and turned into something special. You can hear the song, and download it and or the album, at CDbaby, Amazon and itunes. Blessings to you and your family. Also, thank you for letting me know about the problem at CDBaby.
Date: 4/10/2020 2:01:00 PM
Appropriate and well done. Loved the imagery of the man on the hill stated and then strategically repeated. Quite skillful and passionate. Congrats on your high placement.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 10:53:00 PM
Thank you so much Greg. This poem just seemed to write itself. I so appreciate your your visit and your message on this Good Friday. Happy Easter. Stay well.
Date: 4/10/2020 6:22:00 AM
Hi Sam, an exceptional write, love the content of this wonderful work. The images come through strongly, painted by your wonderful words. He gave his all for us on that fateful day. A Fav. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend....Mike.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 11:16:00 PM
Hi friend Mike! Yes, today is about love emptied out and the plan completed. Thank you for spending part of this day with me at the foot of the cross. Thank you so much for your visit. I am honored by your fav. Happy Easter!
Date: 4/9/2020 10:10:00 PM
love this one... he endured so much for us, perhaps more need to turn to him now... wonderfully penned poem Sam, glad I found it to read tonight! hugs and blessings
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2020 11:22:00 PM
Thank you so much dear friend. I feel like I have spent time at the cross with all of you. I pray you have an Easter filled with blessings
Date: 4/9/2020 8:58:00 PM
Let us look to Him! Blessings, Sam!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/9/2020 10:16:00 PM
Agreed, Kim. I pray the world will turn to God for comfort and wisdom and not forget, as we have a tendency to do. Blessings to you for Easter.
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