Forgive Them

With sinners he kept company

He so desired to set them free
Multiplied a few loaves and fish
Yet he was betrayed with a kiss

This ridiculed and despised man

Was cussed and lashed by demons
Trembled in fear hearing his name
He cured the sick; restored the lame

Commanded darkened eyes to see

Yet they accused him of blasphemy
He was wronged and never rebelled
As all the evil spirits in hell trembled

Speaking only of peace and renewal

Of forgiveness of sin never accusing

Before a judge that washed his hands

Free of the blood of this innocent man

Beaten until his bones were exposed

His blood gushed out from head to toe
On his shoulder they hooked the cross
Staggering he atoned sins of the lost

 

His hands nailed and arms spread wide

Raised up between thieves at each side
He uttered the words of our salvific truth
Forgive them they know not what they do