'Death, Where Is Your Sting?' Contest: One Solitary Life
This solitary "son,"
one of three staked--
He, undeservedly.
A "god"
temporarily
silenced,
hung till dead on a tree
won victory
over mankind's
permanent sleep.
*
This solitary "son,"
most misunderstood,
Father lovingly created.
"Chief Agent of Life"
Firstborn of All creation,
through which all else exists,
willingly
became "Ransom"
to regain Adam's lost:
Perfect life on earth.
Eternal to persist.
*
This solitary "son"
unwarrantedly Hated,
Conquered the World.
"Wonderful Counselor"
humbly positioned
at the feet of His
apostles.
Directed
to imitate
His example.
To the End
Loyally Protected.
*
This solitary "son"
Gloriously elevated,
arriving Mounted a White Steed.
"Prince of Peace"
King of God's Kingdom
eliminating enemies seen and unseen.
Death
ejected. Obedient servant's perfected.
Universal harmony finally regained.
"Death, Where Is Your Victory?
Death, Where Is Your Sting?"
one of three staked--
He, undeservedly.
A "god"
temporarily
silenced,
hung till dead on a tree
won victory
over mankind's
permanent sleep.
*
This solitary "son,"
most misunderstood,
Father lovingly created.
"Chief Agent of Life"
Firstborn of All creation,
through which all else exists,
willingly
became "Ransom"
to regain Adam's lost:
Perfect life on earth.
Eternal to persist.
*
This solitary "son"
unwarrantedly Hated,
Conquered the World.
"Wonderful Counselor"
humbly positioned
at the feet of His
apostles.
Directed
to imitate
His example.
To the End
Loyally Protected.
*
This solitary "son"
Gloriously elevated,
arriving Mounted a White Steed.
"Prince of Peace"
King of God's Kingdom
eliminating enemies seen and unseen.
Death
ejected. Obedient servant's perfected.
Universal harmony finally regained.
"Death, Where Is Your Victory?
Death, Where Is Your Sting?"
Contest ... Based on Dr James Allan Francis © 1926. Also ... John 1:1; Matt. 16:24; Heb. 12:2; John 12:49; Micah 5:2; John 3:13; 6:38; 6:62; Col. 1:16, 17; Acts 3:15; Romans 5:12; John 16:33; Isa. 9:6,7; Dan. 2:44; 1 Cor. 15:55.
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