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This Good Friday by Raymond A. Foss


In the darkness of this hour
hard to call this day Good
for Christ died this afternoon
nailed upon a cross
the innocent lamb
killed as a criminal

Yet, in my heart, though hurting
joy too, as I remember
that this path, this moment
fulfilling God’s plan
by Christ’s humble servanthood

God came to the earth
to teach of his love,
to heal the sick and down-hearted,
but also to suffer and die
that we may life again

This act of selflessness
going to the cross
to die for each of us
grace beyond my comprehension
to bring a smile to my face
even in this day of pain
because of his love for us


April 2, 2010
Season of Lent
Good Friday prayer vigil
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH



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