a witness
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet
MARY MAGDALENE
Story: A woman healed of seven cruel, wicked and inhuman persons—evil spirits—demons
that possessed her; intending to cause her harm.
Mary means “Bitterness”
to Amelia Fernandes
Twelve could testify they saw her when
She came into his life teary-eyed;
Two knew she was a first-hand witness,
On the day He went away—she cried.
She was afflicted The Lord’s Word says,
Mentally or physically unfit;
The ugly tales—designed to deceive,
Take eyes off the true value of it.
She was there—by the cross when He died,
Where soldiers cast lots for His clothing;
And could give a detailed account of,
The big prize they were bent on winning.
She was there—when red blood and water,
Rushed from the deep wound pierced in His side;
His bones were not broken like others,
So scripture was fulfilled when He died.
She was there—when a rich man claimed Him
And gently removed Him from the cross;
Wrapped His body in linen with spice,
Buried her friend—her healer—her loss.
She was there—first—saw an open tomb,
The stone that sealed it was rolled away;
It was occupied by two angels,
Saying He’s gone, come see where he lay.
She was there—weeping when He appeared,
This woman, His chosen messenger;
Carried news of His resurrection,
Brought His words to every follower.
Tears of joy mirrored His ascension,
And reflected a visual scene;
Of Jesus’ holy image rising,
In the eyes of Mary Magdalene.
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethern, and say unto them,
I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. JOHN 20:17
~ Pray for many to seek the truth of divine power...it pleases God! ~
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Newsong Online.org
October 04, 2005
