Why He Died

Oh Lord! Fame was not thy aim when you came
To this sinful world to give us a new, noble name
Thy angels in heaven glow…you had a change of raiment
To buy our pardon lest we end up in eternal torment 

Born king in a manger, thy depth of sobriety,
You lived among mortal men, preaching life and liberty
Any where you went you healed, helped… doing good
The hungered and thirsty you gave thy father’s food

When thy time was at hand, teardrops of blood
Flowed from thy crimsoned socket… a fiery flood
Meant to erode our sins and stains flowed at Gethsemane
Oh the passion that made you bare the pains and chain

It wasn’t the nails that kept you on the cross
But you love for me made you bear the loss
It wasn’t the sword and spear that made you bled
But my sins… the reason for the tears you shed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kisakye Avatar
July 25, 2009 at 6:15 AM
Great poem with wonderful message. Thanks for your writes. Really this shows that in Nigeria there's good talented people not only in foot ball. please, teach othersto do the same
Freakasso Avatar
July 21, 2009 at 3:10 AM
very well said words. We share his pain and suffering.You did great justice to your noble thought.Get stronger by the day.Thank U for your Beautiful comment! GOD BLESS.... Prince
Guerra Avatar
July 16, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Bravo..very deep
Poddar Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Adeleke. This is serene poetry.
Goff Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM
re-visit, I love this poem so!!!!! Adeleke, jamesy
Meadows Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 12:45 PM
which one of my poems was featured and how do you know? im new here great poem btw
Houston Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 8:25 AM
thanks for your wonderful words...didn't even know my poem had been featured. I'm new to computers and this web-site so any tips will be deeply appreciated. Thanks for your beautiful work your faith shines through...lary
Strand Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Excellent poetry full of faith Adelke.thank you for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian
Deem Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 10:35 PM
this is so powerful and beautiful . thank you for this. and thank you so much for the comments on my poetry.
Jolo Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 8:56 PM
it brings me down to explore the wisdom within. God's knows best. it is really overwhelming piece. I like it very much. fascinating! wow!. please do more to teach others especially me.
Pascarawlu Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Great poem Adeleke, great imagery here and thank you for you're kind words.
Dvorkis Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Beautiful timeless message Adeleke. Someday you may find an alternative perspective for this monumental event of such significance to the western world, one that focuses much more on his love for you and less on your sins. You may find this historic figure's life and message was rewritten by many of his early followers, especially those who established his church. Far be it from me to tell you when that day is though...that's completely up to you.
Eggins Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Amen to this one ... lovely write and thank you for the comments on my poems they are much appreciated ... Love Jayne c
Chircop Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Hey welcome back with a very good write--amen to this gem--charma;-)
Scoville Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM
No matter what it is still humbling to know what HE did for us...great poem and thank s for the comments
Goff Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM
many devotionals are cliche'....(I still approve, but cliche' nonetheless!).but not this fine prayer! I like it!!! smiles...jim
Spence Sr Avatar
July 8, 2009 at 6:48 AM
This is such an excellent poem. It flows with such reverence and love. He came for every person, so that everyone could have eternal life. This is so marvelous. I really like the flow of the words and the message. God bless always and great job! ~Joseph
Tugaff Avatar
June 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM
This is the greatest porposition that does not mellow with age....about salvation and Christ's name. Very timely subject. God bless. Ernilando
Freeman Avatar
June 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
No better subject to write about, our saviour jesus , very beautifully done,thinks for sharing,love jm
Kershaw Avatar
June 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Adeleke, All a believer can say is Amen. Beautiful thoughts beatifully expressed. May the Lord bless you and yours. Your admiring friend, Will
Tanaskow Avatar
June 20, 2009 at 4:35 AM
it's a nice thought. and what dose asq mean.
Tres Avatar
June 18, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Thanks a lot. The message is spread everyday and thank you for being part of this good news
Keogh Jr. Avatar
June 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM
THis would make for a splendid presentation during Lent or at Easter itself. It rings of true faith and is sincerely felt. My congratulations to you. Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my entry. I appreciate it. Regards, GK
Hoffmann Avatar
June 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM
It is an amazing poem-It is wonderful to read the truth in a beautiful form. thank you!
Chircop Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM
this is a beauty--my sins the reasons for the tears you shed--this is so true....and not the nails kept Him on the cross--but His love for you and me,He stayed there just so we can be saved,this goes to my favs and is a gem--thanks re your comment--i try to find time to study the forms well,time is very limited for me,but i ll try and thanks...we'll be missing your writes too and i'll pray for you so you do well in your exams,thats a promise starting today till you return--charma
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