Because of Him: An Easter Poem
©2022 Susan Noyes Anderson
Wesley Tingey
Because of Christ, we know a love
that fills the earth and sky–
a selfless and redeeming love
the world cannot deny.
Because of Him, what’s wrong on earth
will, one day, be made right.
His path is ours to understand:
the Way, the Truth, the Light.
He is the hope in faithful hearts,
the glow in love-lit eyes.
Our Savior is God’s gift to us.
In Him, our spirits rise.
He sacrificed His life to
satisfy our deepest need.
By Him, all wounds are bound, each
weary soul lifted and freed.
Forever cleansed and grateful,
we draw comfort from His grace,
surrender tears and sorrow to
the One who took our place.
Gladly, He laid His body down
to raise our bodies up.
He sank beneath all men and chose
to drink the bitter cup.
On Easter, we remember what
He bought, and what He paid.
Because of Him, mankind can live
unblemished, unafraid.
His blessings are eternal ones.
His promises are real.
What promise will we offer Him?
What will our lives reveal?
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If this poem resonates with you, you might also enjoy reading Hear Him: An Easter Gift to Jesus Christ.
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