What Went Through The Mind?

What went though the mind
Of Jesus on the cross?
Was it filled with second guessing
Sensing incredible loss?

No, I think ‘twas a thing much different
That touched the edges of His mind
For prior to Adam’s first defiance
Jesus planned to save mankind

So, what went through His mind
As He labored just to breathe?
Perhaps He considered His creation
Maybe He thought of you and me

Surely He was distraught
When His Father turned His back
He carried your every sin
In a sacrifice without lack

Perhaps He remembered His childhood
Or the men He came to teach
Those who’d witnessed a personal miracle
The multitudes that heard Him preach

Maybe, just maybe, He thought
Of all the wrong I’d do
And though crushed with grief
Spoke to all ‘fore He was through

"Father, forgive them,
They know not what they do."
He then became our advocate
In three days - rose anew

We may never know what
Jesus thought while dying on a tree
The point of suffering is made clear
When a lost child bows the knee

He endured sheer agony
On behalf of all mankind
He died once - and for all
Then rose again divine

What went though the mind
Of Jesus on the cross?
We are left to wonder
About the One who paid the cost

- Glenn A. Hascall -

[ by: Glenn A. Hascall Copyright © 2004 (cmi@prairieweb.com) -- submitted by Glenn Hascall ]