The Cross

How can it be that He who knew no sin Should suffer searing pain upon the cross And crowned with mocking thorns which pierced his skin Exchange love’s purity for mankind’s dross? Why did deep darkness cloak the trembling land As, crucified He gasped His final breath? And was it cruel fate or ever planned That thus the Prince of peace should meet His death? No accident, but God’s amazing grace Allowed this act of sacrificial pain. For Jesus bore God’s judgement in our place That everlasting life might be our gain. The cross is where the wounds of sin were healed And through Christ’s anguish man's salvation sealed. Date Written : 27.02.19 The cross N/A A Meaningful Poem - Constance La France 4/24/2021

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/12/2020 6:20:00 PM

Your sonnet is so outstanding and beautiful Wendy. It is very deserving of your first placement. Congratulations. I hope you’re having a lovely Easter. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/13/2020 2:08:00 AM

Thank you so much for your as usual cheery 'visit', Connie. Virtual church services and Easter eggs will certainly make it a year to remember!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/12/2020 3:11:00 PM

Lovely sonnet of faith for this Easter morning, Wendy. "God's amazing plan" that we cannot comprehend such a love! Congratulations on your first place win! Easter blessings to you!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:53:00 PM

To you in return, Sam and thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts to describe Christ's amazing sacrifice.

John Watt

Date: 4/12/2020 12:06:00 PM

I'm blessed to see this again on Easter Sunday, Wendy with the added blessing of congratulating you for your #1 placement. Happy Easter, my poetry friend!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:56:00 PM

John, I am ashamed to see that for some reason, I have failed to thank people for their kind feedback on this poem. I am very grateful for both your encouraging responses to this poem about the amazing love of Christ for us. Thank you so much.

John Watt

Date: 3/16/2020 12:52:00 AM

Wendy, this is such a wonderful expression of Christ's work on the cross for mankind. I read it to my wife tonight for our Sunday evening devotion. Please see my Soupmail. Grace and peace to you ~ John

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:56:00 PM

John, what an honour! I so appreciate your kind comments.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2020 9:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand’s contest. Hugs Eve

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:57:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Eve.

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/20/2019 10:10:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this uplifting poem that exalts the Lord and His love. God bless you.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:58:00 PM

Beata, thank you too for your continued witness to His name in your poetry.

Na Na

Date: 11/20/2019 6:00:00 PM

Congrats on your win Wendy

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:58:00 PM

Thank you,Na Na.

Constance La France

Date: 11/20/2019 3:52:00 PM

Wendy congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts, Constance.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/12/2019 7:52:00 PM

This winning poem deserves another top Placement Wendy. So lovely! Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 4:59:00 PM

Thank you again,Connie for re-reading and taking the time to leave feedback.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/12/2019 1:07:00 PM

Wendy what s beautiful poem vongrats on your win!;)

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for this kind comment, Brenda.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 3/30/2019 12:24:00 PM

So beautifully written, so well expressed. Very powerful. Congratulations on your win, Wendy

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:15:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and leave this kind comment, Sandra.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/29/2019 11:03:00 AM

A superb piece Wendy, great rhyme and flow wowing us believers with such an uplifting and inspiring piece. Blessings, Gordon

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:14:00 PM

An apologetic belated thank you for such a wonderful comment, Gordon.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/29/2019 9:13:00 AM

A heartfelt poem of Christ very poignant

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you for your encouragement, Ralph.

Ahmed Sheik Koya

Date: 3/28/2019 7:38:00 PM

Fabulous poem and totally correct. Wish all would discover and believe this truth. God bless you with more touching poems

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you for this lovel;y comment, Ahmed.

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 3/28/2019 6:16:00 PM

It all comes down to the cross, does it not? Love this poem...very advanced writing here :)

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:10:00 PM

Belated thanks, Kyle. I shall dip into some of your poetry soon.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/28/2019 5:52:00 PM

Nicely done :)

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Debbie.

Sherif Monem

Date: 3/28/2019 5:02:00 PM

This is totally opposite to my Muslim faith. He was not crucified or paid anybody sin.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:09:00 PM

Hello, Sherif I believe in the Christ of the Bible who said that He alone is 'The way, the truth and the life' and is the only one who can forgive our sins through the cleansing blood of his death on the cross. Yes, our faiths will always clash I'm afraid.

Kyle Kriticos
Date: 3/28/2019 6:25:00 PM

We believe as Christians that He died for us, as He said He would and as it was prophesied by King David and others. He is the "stumbling stone" set down in Jerusalem that would cause many to stumble. Reconsider who He was and who He is and I promise you, you will be blessed forever!

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 3/24/2019 5:02:00 PM

A wonderful summary of God's love for this world. (John 3:16)

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:04:00 PM

Thank you for this lovely comment, Allen.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/24/2019 10:07:00 AM

I love this poem partly for your choice of words but of course, for its meaning. A fav.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:04:00 PM

Thank you, Sunlite. I'm glad that the message of Christ's love is being aired.

Susan Mills

Date: 3/17/2019 3:21:00 PM

I think about God's love for me everyday. His love is immense and powerful. His Son is Prince of Peace. Congratulations on being at the top of the list of poems.k

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:03:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your faith and for commenting, Susan.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/13/2019 10:52:00 AM

Wonderful sonnet Wendy, congratulations...

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:03:00 PM

Thank you for your encouragement, Charlie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2019 7:21:00 PM

Superbly penned poem of faith. Congrats on your well deserved win, Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:02:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Line.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/9/2019 11:11:00 PM

Hello Wendy, Very well said, especially as we get close to Easter. He didn't have to die on the cross but His love for us was so great. Thanks for sharing.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:02:00 PM

Thank you too, Oliver for leaving this encouraging message.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/7/2019 10:51:00 PM

You have expressed this so beautifully. Your thoughts wrap softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Wendy, on this win. ~ Brandy

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:01:00 PM

What a wonderful comment, Brandy. Thank you so much.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/7/2019 5:11:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Wendy, nice inspiriting write. Hugs Eve ~`*

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/12/2020 5:01:00 PM

Thank you for your encouraging feedback,Eve.