CHRIST IN ANCIENT AMERICA
Painting “Christ in Ancient America” By John Scott

The earth quaked for hours and mighty building fell,
The wicked souls were sure that they were all doomed for hell,
Then absolute, total darkness for a space of three long days,
Then in the darkness a voice telling them of Gods loving ways.

They did not understand the voice, but fear fell away so fast
As from the darkness the risen Lord came to them at last,
All fell on bended knee, their Saviour to reverence and adore
This was the moment all the prophets had long waited for.

They saw His hands, side and feet, many gave a gentle touch
And then realized that their God above love them very much.
Jesus taught them truth, healed their sick, blind and lame,
Freed hurting hearts from anguish, freed all from cruel pain.

The children he blessed and Jesus cried for pure joy
As he went among His other flock, blessed each girl and boy,
He left the gospel in their hands, to wipe away all fears
And true peace and contentment then lasted two hundred years.

Look at the painting, and think of the peace Jesus brings,
Let it fill our hearts and lives with God’s precious things,
Like kindness, charity, understanding and sweet peace,
And the Lord will bless us and our joy constantly increase.

M Ann Margetson © November 27, 2000

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