I could have lived forever,
As a simple mortal man.
I could have called 10,000 angels,
To help me to stand.
But I laid down my life
Despising the shame.
For the joy set before me,
Was your life to gain.
I could have stayed in heaven,
As the supreme ruler of all things.
I could have played among the stars,.
And listened for the flutter of angel’s wings.
But I laid down my life,
Despising the shame.
For the joy set before me,
Was to know you by name.
I could have sent my armies,
To rid this world of sin.
I could have destroyed the Earth,
As I did way back then.
But I bore the suffering of the cross,
Despising the shame.
For the joy set before me,
Was to take away your pain.
I could have done a lot of things,
To make this world right.
Or I could have done nothing,
And ignored your plight.
But God so loved the world,
That I endured the shame.
For the joy set before me,
Was your love to gain.
Written By
John Marinelli