Jesus stands firm, no compromise;

Even when told it was unwise;

Can we remain and hear the cry –

He is a threat! He has to die!

Violence of Rome keeps brutal peace;

But Jesus comes to bring release;

He will not teach – ‘An eye for eye.’

He is a threat ! He has to die!

Priests live by every pious clause;

But Jesus does not keep their laws;

“He’s an imposter!” Hear their cry;

He is a threat! He has to die!

Status and rank are chief demands;

But with the outcast, Jesus stands;

“Why will he not conform, comply?”

He is a threat! He has to die!

Walking with Jesus can bring strife,

But with him is abundant life;

If he’s a threat and has to die,

We may hear shouts of ‘Crucify!’

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 George Stuart. Used by permission

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