Monday, March 19, 2012

The Glory of His Face- Veronica


My heart breaks as I see my Lord carrying that heavy cross
I can’t believe they have done this to Him I am at a loss
How can they condemn this man who has done so much?
He has healed, delivered, and set so many people free
How can they not see who this man is—how can all this be?
I have no power to end this injustice done to the Son of God
The screams and scorn the hate—the scars on Hs body they trod
He has been whipped and cursed, spit upon his beard ripped from His face
The same face that looked upon others and with compassion offered grace
I follow as He makes His way through the long journey to the hill
I feel helpless and distraught my heart is breaking and still
What can I do to bring just a touch of relief to my Lord?
I have nothing in my hand, no stone or sword
The blood, the sweat pouring down His precious head
His head, His back and body have all been beaten and bled
How can they do this to Him, don’t they know who He is
So many have been touched and healed and it has come to this
He has fallen to the ground—tired I must offer my veil
I cry and mourn for Him I have nothing but this travail
I humbly offer all I can to give him just a moment of rest
As I slowly walk toward him clinging my veil to my chest
Oh My Lord, let me wipe your face of all this disgrace
My veil so white now stained with blood clear through the lace
What is this I see in my veil but an imprint of His precious face?
The blood the scorn is wiped clean a least for now- a beautiful reflection of His grace….
Heather Green ©2012

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