GETHSEMANE . . . and perfect man, with one last chance to say How much he'd rather not: "the hour might pass," "If it be possible" - and then who knew? Things might go on as they had always done, And who'd object? A wife, kids, decent trade, A quiet, slow approach to sepulcher - "If thou be willing." But how to wake them, With what words say he had reprieved himself, There'd be no sacrifice of blood and flesh To…
J. Barrie ShepherdMay 16, 2004