Martírio

I feel a strong emotion in my chest
When I read about the torment of Jesus
Sometimes I close my eyes and I can see
His suffering carrying the cross
Blood and sweat ran from his face
And the executioner whipped his body
The people mocked the rejected king
Who was condemned to die on the cross

I can imagine the pain he felt
When the crown of thorns pierced him
Yet with tenderness he comforted
Those who cried for him there
The trail of blood where Jesus walked
Reflected his love in every life
Today this story moves my heart
Knowing that this torment was for me

And finally they crucified Jesus
Between two thieves they placed my lord
Thirsty, he asked for water, someone gave him
A sponge with vinegar he drank
Then he gave his spirit to the father
Bowing his head, he breathed his last
A spear pierced Jesus' body
Blood and water then flowed

The earth shook, tombs opened
The powers of heaven were shaken
The weather quickly changed, strong winds blew
Lightning and thunder announced
That the one who died there was the son of God!