"Lord Jesus, Come!"--A Poem by Rev. Gil Franke

“Lord Jesus, Come!”

He who testifies to these things says,
"Surely I am coming soon."
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! – Revelation 22:20 ESV

“Lord Jesus, come! The one You love is sick!”
From Bethany the sisters sent this prayer.
His own disciples urged Him to be quick
to heal His friend, but Jesus lingered there.
The men complained, “We’ve wasted two whole days!”
But Jesus said, “This will not end in death;
When all is done, you’ll sing the Father’s praise.”
But still their friend was dead before they left.
To grieving sisters, Jesus, weeping, said,
“I am the resurrection and the life.
Believe in me and he will live instead!”
Then called His friend from death into the Light!
For Jesus’ Word has power to make us whole
And give us Life in body, heart, and soul.

Lord Jesus, come! And by Your word of power
redeem us from the darkness of this hour.
Forth from Your tomb You stepped on Easter morn
that by Your Spirit, we may be reborn. Amen.

Gil Franke, 2/27/08