THE VACANT TOMB - Logos of St. Andrews Spring 2003, by Jerry Ogles 

THE VACANT TOMB

 

The day broke clear and sunny,

that day so long ago,

When they crucified my Saviour -

their sin they did not know.

 

He hung betwixt two bandits

as the sins of all He bore.

The God-man Christ was offered

the fallen to restore.

 

From Calvary's Hill the watchers

and those who loved Him dear

Observed the shameful violence

with sorrow, guilt and fear.

 

The darkness came at noon-day

midst gestures, scowls and jeers,

And the reckless hearts lost

courage,

replaced by mournful fears.

 

An earthquake shook the mountain,

and rent the temple veil,

As Christ gave up the Spirit

Our burdens to dispel.

 

Tears! Tears! aplenty!

Behold Him on the tree!

The Rock of our Salvation

has died to make men free.

 

The endless ages echo

the love for God's redeemed

By the only Son Begotten -

the sacrifice supreme.

 

The Lamb of God is Victor

o'er satan's vaunted realm.

He's the Shepherd of His people

and HIS hand is at the helm.

 

The garden tomb is vacant.

No Saviour could it keep.

The risen Christ awaits us

to become his favored sheep.

AMEN
-by Jerry Ogles Logos of St Andrew