just a glimpse

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

my all-time favourite...

i am absolutely stunned every time i see this. the stillness is simply captivating. words could never do it justice. neither can a photo off the internet. trust me, i tried. for now, stay awhile, and just let it move you. but that's just me. sometimes it's so upsetting when you try and express to someone your reaction to a particular experience and no matter how hard you try, you just can't get them to connect in the same way. i know we're all individuals, all wired differently, blahblahblah, but i'm not sure how to really deal with it yet. anyway...this isn't about me, it's about this:




"Pieta", Michelangelo


How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He would give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross
My guilt upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no powr's, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

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