Poetry

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Venture forth and witness
The realm where I reside
A kingdom like no other
Where blind regain their sight

And see the King of all kings
Stoop down in humbleness
To serve the poor
My enemies to bless

You have heard it said before
But I say something new
Verily I tell you
Paradise is true

Since I was born
Of unnatural descent
By the will of God,
Grace and truth became flesh

Some think of Me as prophet
Or a teacher keen
But I am the Christ
Who sees where you have been

My glory is revealed
Through miracles and signs
Beginning with changing
Ceremonial water into celebration wine

I am zealous for God’s temple
To be filled with His light
His unlimited Spirit
Is a joy to provide

I AM Living Water and Messiah
Restoring health and life
I am Judge, Son of Man
And the Bread of Life

I alone have the words
Of eternal life
The Holy One of God
But some are mystified

In darkness they stumble
My light they fail to see
Their guilt of sin blinds them
Otherwise they would believe

That I am the Shepherd Good
And My voice can wake the dead
But I will lay down My life
A crown of thorns upon My head

Before that time I will wash the feet
Of those who will deny Me and betray
Though I am the Truth and Life
And to My Father’s house I am the Way

My Spirit I will send you
To help you to obey
Abide with Me, the True Vine
In My love, remain

Into truth the Spirit guides
And My Father will provide
Peace, though you have trouble
Joy, though you have strife

I pray for your protection
And to be unified
And in this, I too
Will be glorified

I came to testify to truth
I saw my hands be pierced and bled
They sealed Me in a tomb
But I conquered sin and death

“My Lord and my God,”
Even doubters will declare
Believe and have life
And this blessing you will share

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