Tune: Herongate
'(It is a thing most wonderful')
Matthew 27 v.15-25 parts
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At Passover feast Barabbas
Prisoner released, but Jesus
Before Pilate, who asked people
What shall I do? Answer me all
What to do with Jesus? They cried
Let Him now here be crucified
Though Pilate's wife told him of dream
And said, No judgement on Him deem
Pilate asked them, What evil deed
Has he done, that I you should heed?
But they did only cry the more
Wanting Him crucified for sure
Pilate saw the tumult, and he
Washed his hands before them, said, See
I innocent of the blood shed
Of this just man who you wish dead
They answered, His blood be upon
Us, and our children, daughters, sons
Upon them in judgement, or may
Be on them in salvation's day*
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* 'His blood be upon us' can be double-edged - in judgement, or in salvation and forgiveness.
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: April 15th, 2025 10:21
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. Another story in the events of Holy Week.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments7
A very dramatic part of the Bible and leading into the central issue of crucifixion resurrection the key part of Easter coming. Nicely done Orchi
Thank you SB.
A very apt write for this time of year, but the message still carrys in the modern world, how we judge people and wish ill on them because of false facts and lack of knowledge, enjoyed the read
Thank you PL.
You are very welcome
Wonderful rendering of Scripture, my friend—and I especially appreciate the guiding note that encourages a more responsible interpretation. Jesus himself prayed for forgiveness, after all. And theologically speaking, we’ve all, in some way, put Him on that cross—and He has borne our sins, too. This is a powerful Holy Week hymn-poem. Well done. 🌹👏✝️
Thank you T.
You are welcome, Orchi! Really loved this! Just reread it again. All seriousness aside, though, I do have this quick question. Is it Pilate who created Pilates? 🤷♂️ Just wondering. 🤣
Doh! lol.
Good write O🙏🏻🕊
Thank you A.
BRAVO
Thank you T.
You're welcome
Feels like one of our community management meetings where I live.....
Don't eat too many easter eggs, orchi😊
Thank you D.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
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