Jesus: Lamb of God

Jesus lived up to his claim: "I am the fine shepherd"* who put the well-being of his flock ahead of his own. "Come be my follower,"** to all of mankind he said. Shepherd of men is the Lord, Jesus Christ In humble submission, he gave his life His body tortured; He was sacrificed With love for all of mankind, he was rife Deep within my heart, faith is burning bright comforting me from misery and strife His virtues give me hope to do what's right in a world plagued with selfishness and greed I will follow my Savior's guiding light His words, the spiritual food I need I pray He grants me the grace to be meek "I am the way,"*** in sermon, he decreed. He provides the truths I piously seek In His righteous ways I've always believed It is the Lamb of God of whom I speak Through the Virgin Mary, He was conceived To cleanse me of sins; my sorrow and shame So everlasting life could be achieved I worship Jesus with praise and acclaim With great joy, I honor His holy name June 9th, 2021 Jesus Poetry Contest Sponsor: Regina McIntosh *John 10:14 **Mark 10:21 ***John 14:6