An Innocent Man

They came into the garden
And they took Jesus away,
Bound Him up with chains,
Plotted to take His life that day.

He was sent down to Pilate,
Who found Him an innocent man.
But because of pride and envy.
Jesus was still condemned.

He was taken by soldiers,
A crown of thorns placed on His head.
They laughed and spat upon Him,
All the while that His head bled.

They brought Him to Golgotha
And nailed Him to a cross.
Soldiers gambled for His clothing.
People stood around and mocked.

He cried out to God His Father,
As His life's blood drained away.
Then He gave up His spirit,
Bowed His head, and died that day.

There was a soldier standing
At the foot of the cross.
When he saw how Jesus died, he said,
"Truly this was the Son of God."

               Copyright Myra Wood
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