Cross Borne

Christ bore His cross so we could carry Him,
the wood we venerate, so often kissed,
for us on it He offered life and limb,
we offer now and bear His Eucharist.

The soldier pierced His side with his long knife,
observed by only John and three called Mary,*
He gave His life for our eternal life,
His body now from hand to mouth we carry.

Cross borne, He’s in a thousand works of art,
seen by the sinners He was crucified for,
so we can bear Him buried in our heart,
recalled by all He suffered, bled and died for.

O Christ upon the cross, help me to bear
Your cross and mine in me forever there.

* Under the cross were Mary His Mother,
Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Clopas.

                        by Pete Voelz     4/4/14