Good Friday

Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 22:1-11Hebrews 10:1-25John 18:1-19:37Tithe PoemA Single Sacrifice | Hebrews 10There is a hope in darkness hid.No count of gold nor holy actNor heartfelt wish can make a bidFor earning it. A Light exactAnd piercing enters through the dark.It bids you bring your everythingAnd lay it forth, poured out and starkLike winter storms. A Ghost takes wingAnd summons you to kneel and rise.Behold, a Face like yours shines forth—The Face you sought to full despiseStill offers hope surpassing worth.You have no hope apart from He,And yet He deigns to grant it thee.