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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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Barabas or Jesus-- Which will it be? The innocent released Or the guilty set free? These are the choices, I'm giving thee Choose wisely now, which shall it be? The choices thus offered By Pilate that day, The angry mob resisted In going the right way Crucify Jesus, and give us the other, We want him not as king nor brother! By God's foreknowledge He knew how they'd choose, Had prophescied such And to that they were true-- True to the wrong their sinfulness sought, Fulfilling unknown the true Plan of God. Barabas or Jesus? To us, now is posed, Shall we choose the right Or shall we side with those? Thus willfully choose for us what is wrong, Leaving Jesus, unchosen, alone. But here's the irony If our choice, Jesus be, Innocence can be released As He sets the guilty free! For those freed by Him, are free,indeed, Forgiven and blessed, as Abraham's seed. By each of us The choice must be made, To be lost in sin-- Or by Jesus saved. Barabas or Jesus?-repeat not history, Chose the Blest LORD-and let Him bless thee! "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ah David, Once again you've written a wonderful poem that sends such a powerful message. May we all be blessed. Bonnie |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; "for those freed by Him, are free indeed" ....I love this line. You've done a superb job here. A choice made 2,000 years ago is still spiritually timely today. A choice our hearts need make every day! I love this poem. Beautiful, David. A great one for the book! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 Glad to see that not only your computer,but your poetry is up and running as well. If I received justice, truely, I should die... But by the Grace of God as Barabas lived go I. Thank you for another well written composition... Bob <>< |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Another great piece, David. We need to be reminded often that we are actually making choices when we think we're merely strolling the only path in sight. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Unique way of putting it David! I'm so glad we each have a way of looking at things, so we can all get different perspectives! This was a great reminder, and I thank you for it!  [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 07-24-2000).] |
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