One of Two Thieves

One of two thieves You can only be One of two thieves Better choose wisely One of two thieves One scorned and mocked Him Which of two thieves…? One had to love Him Which of two thieves…? One joined the loud crowd Which of two thieves…? Which one are you? You saw His glory? Which one are you? Laughed at His story? Which one are you? Helped make Him feel worse? Which one are you? Malefactors Only two were they Malefactors One condescending Malefactors One, oh, so humble Malefactor, Choose this day your side You, criminal! For sure are you one You, criminal! State what you have done You criminal! Do you Him deny? You criminal! Do you Him defy? You, Criminal! Must be guilty Then say, why’d He die? Must be guilty Yet, you mock and sigh Must be guilty He died in your stead Must be guilty So praise Him instead Must be guilty Hands stained, oh, blood-red! Yes, ‘tis true guilt Will you then appeal? Yes, it be guilt Take for granted still? Yes, ‘tis your guilt But the Father’s will Took away guilt How will you repay? Remain in guilt? For dear life you’ll pray? Or embrace guilt? There are two thieves But one loves so dearly Of the two thieves The other loathes— clearly You are a thief On borrowed life, merely, Day-to-day you live… Wryly, or merrily? Did He life give, That you might live freely? Be grateful, thief… Saved undeservingly