I Know A Man

Just wanted to share a poem I wrote in 1986 for Word of Life Teens Involved creative writing. Can't believe that was 25 years ago. Enjoy!

I Know A Man

I know a man

who cares for me,

He lives in Heaven

and can calm the sea.

I know a man

who cares for you,

He can live inside

your heart, that is true

I know a man

that I want you to meet,

I'll tell you all about Him

if you come to sit at my feet.

This man was born

in a lowly stable,

Born to die

and make Heaven more than a fable.

He prayed to God

and preached the Word.

Miracles He performed

to bring glory to the Lord.

He did no wrong

or evil, ever,

But still they blamed Him

for wrong deeds, they were so clever.

Then one day

they crucified Him,

They hung Him on a cross

and left Him to die on that limb.

This man suffered pain

and His blood was shed,

For our sins

He died and bled.

Then they took Him down

and placed Him in a tomb,

Soldiers guarded Him

so no one would steal Him in the gloom.

Three days He was there

with soldiers at the door,

Mary went to see Him

and knelt upon the floor.

But then a miracle took place,

an angel of God rolled back the rock,

And this man came out

and began to gather His flock.

For forty days

He preached again,

He trained His men

to preach against sin.

Now He is in Heaven

a place for you and me He went to prepare,

So that one great day

we could meet Him there.

You can meet Him too

in only you believe.

All there is to do

is to ask and receive.

He lives in my heart

oh, I'm so glad,

When you reject Him

it makes Him so sad.