Where James and John had asked to stand – inspired by Mark 10:35-45
1 Where James and John had asked to stand
two criminals would hang,
one on the left, one on the right,
while passing crowds harangue.
2 They did not know the consequence
of what they asked that day,
that those who sided with this man
might die the self-same way.
3 They sought the honour and the pride
of being one with Christ,
yet those acknowledging this plea
would bear the highest price.
4 And when we hear the call of God
and follow where Christ led,
let’s recognise a cross is set
along the path we tread.
Andrew E Pratt (born 1948)
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