Snow-Filled Nights and Christmas Stars: Poems for the Season
Mercy Covered the Passion of Christ
“Mercy Covered the Passion of Christ”
A garden became the symbol of strife,
His Mercy covered the ills of emptiness.
A soldier his ear was severed by Peter,
His Mercy covered the anger of revenge.
Jesus stood before Pilate’s inquiries,
His mercy covered the absence of love.
The crowds yelled with shouts of hate,
His Mercy covered the sounds of fear.
His cross became a sign of sin,
His Mercy covered the ransom paid.
Precious blood that fell at Calvary,
His Mercy covered by shedding with love.
Pain was heard as Jesus cried out,
His Mercy covered granting forgiveness.
Easter morning brought Resurrection,
His Mercy covered our redemption.
Ralph B. Hathaway, Easter 2021
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About the Author
I am an ordained deacon with the Diocese of Pittsburgh, since June 8, 1974. My current ministry is concentrated on writing spiritual reflections and poetry. I am married, with one grown daughter, and 4 grandchildren. I retired from the electrical industry after 58 years as an electrician, contractor, teacher in trade schools, and electrical inspector with a PA State license
