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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Day 307: Why do they hate you, Jesus?

Today's Reading: Matthew 22, Mark 12

Why do they hate you, Jesus Dear?
Why do they set for you a snare?
Why do they question the Son of God?
Why do they hate you, Jesus?

Is it because you're so very kind?
Is it because you draw the line?
Is it because you're the Son of God?
Why do they hate you, Jesus?

Is it because you welcome the child?
Is it because with the sinner you're mild?
Is it because you're the Son of God?
Why do they hate you, Jesus?

Perhaps it's because the stories you tell.
Perhaps it's because with the lepers you dwell.
Perhaps it's because you're the Son of God.
Why do they hate you, Jesus?

Maybe your eyes see too much truth.
Maybe your words leave their lying lips mute.
Maybe they can't bear the Son of God.
Why do they hate you, Jesus?

I think the cause is you bring them fear.
You challenge the value of all they hold dear.
They cannot bear you, O Son of God.
That's why they hate you, Jesus.

Your presence alone is too much for them.
Your purpose exposes their every whim.
They want to destroy you, O Son of God.
They really hate you, Jesus.

Your sword of truth cuts them to the quick
They plot and they ploy in order to trick
The all seeing and knowing Son of God.
Why don't you hate them, Jesus?

Do you not hate their sneering eyes?
Do you not hate their accusing lies?
How can you stand them, O Son of God?
Why don't you hate them, Jesus?

How can your garment of blood cover all?
Why do you anguish to cancel the fall?
How can this be, O true Son of God?
Why do you love us, Jesus?

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