Comment from rstonerjr

Excellent

Another fine devotional write Roy. Well written smooth and easy read. The message was presented in a good form. I am curious why you chose to use "cru'lty's" written in this way. For me it is distracting as it stands out as a singularity in the way you wrote the rest of the text. Not a problem ,still a great poem. Congratulations on another great write.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

It was to wave off the syllable police, Robert, but I think you're right, I'll correct it, great review my friend, blessings Roy

reply by rstonerjr on 31-Jan-2015

ahhh I thought that was the reason, but dropping the word The at the beginning of the line would have taken care of that I believe.I didn't do a syllable count. Best to ya Roy keep 'em coming.

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks again Robert, I've tidied it up. Roy.

Comment from mshirachot

Excellent

Too bad about the Passion image - Jim Caviezel does present a more convincing image of our Jewish Messiah! From my own personal application of scripture, I am not overly fond of images of Him being portrayed or especially sculptures, but that is an aside.

Your poem is most excellent. There are no suggestions I have to make to improve it's quality.

I enjoyed your author's notes also. I pondered, how they identified Him after His resurrection and was reminded of a line from a song: "known by His scars". I also thing they recognized Him by His love. Have you ever met someone and could not remember name or face, but just KNEW that you knew them somehow?

Thanks for sharing this, Roy!
Blessings,
Marsha

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Marsha, for the excellent review, rating and comments, yes there was a strange connection I've had with a number of people, they turned out usually as brethren even though I hadn't met them before! blessings, Roy.

Comment from Autumn Splendour

Excellent

Roy, you have expounded the Word through rhythm, rhyme and images. Lovely. The poem resonates the underlying innuendoes of Christ bearing the pain of torture and death on the cross because He loves us and wants to set us free.
I like the line:
"in Jesus' blood, His Father's creed,
our union sealed, God guaranteed."

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much for the excellent review, rating and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from c_lucas

Exceptional

It is hard for the modern being to accept all that God's Son endured for us. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks Charlie, for exceptional rating, review and comments, and the great stars, blessings, Roy.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Roy I'm going to come back to this tomorrow and try to give a six
It is sooo worthy of one
Thank you dear friend for promoting our Lord and giving Him the glory
God bless

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks Jenny, but you won't be able to, but thanks for the lovely review, and comments, blessings, My friend, blessings, Roy.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Roy this is wonderfully penned. When I think of the cruelty of His death on the cross all for my sins I at times weep. The weeping is tears of joy that He could love me as much as he did to withstand the awful death. Why people cannot see what He did and accept that is beyond my understanding.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Amen Patricia, it was the worst and the cruelest of all deaths, thanks for the wonderful review and words blessings, Roy.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi Roy,

Good use of rhyming couplets throughout the piece. As usual very well written and good imagery throughout too.

Again I applaud your convictions and staying true to your convictions and beliefs in very trying times.

All the best
G

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much GMG, for the excellent review, rating and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

My friend it is true, historical evidence pointed clearly to Christ's birth and death and yet people still doubted His existence. Noah was laughed at before but the deluge took place, all were wrong. It will be the same when Jesus comes on the judgement day. Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much for the excellent review, rating and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Roy, another lovely faith poem from you. Glad you chose the softer image to accompany your poem - very appropriate. Good rhyming couplets throughout with some really good internal rhyme which makes the poem read fluently. The sentiment is heartfelt which makes it such a good poem. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Dorothy for the excellent review, rating and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

Good description of the sufferings of Jesus to bring salvation to the people.
Good use of rhymed couplets. excellent post for this season as we move toward lent

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Erica, for the excellent review, rating and comments, blessings, Roy.