The Centurion’s Awe at Golgotha: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils Divinity in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The Centurion’s Awe at Golgotha: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils Divinity in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion”, portrays Good Friday through the centurion’s perspective, capturing his transformation from stoic soldier to reverent witness of Christ’s divinity. Vivid imagery—torn skies, quaking earth, bleeding wounds, and radiant light—depicts the cosmic upheaval of the crucifixion. Rhetorical questions probe the power, mercy, and truth revealed in Christ’s sacrifice, stirring the centurion’s heart. The Savior’s cry, “Finished!” rends the heavens, as faithful hearts behold His glory. The poem closes with the centurion kneeling to proclaim, “Truly this is the Son of God!”—affirming Christ’s blazing triumph and eternal reign over Satan, blending solemnity with majestic hope.

On Golgotha’s grim, shadowed rise,
The cross looms high beneath torn skies.
A centurion stands, with hardened gaze,
Yet stirs at sights that truth ablaze.

What sacrifice does this man bear?
What love divine through anguish rare?
The thorns that bite, the blood that falls,
Proclaim a King who death forestalls.

Through darkened noon, the heavens wail,
The earth’s deep groan no strength can veil.
What power shakes the sacred ground?
What mercy in such pain is found?

The soldier’s heart, once cold as stone,
Now trembles at the cross’s throne.
What light through dying eyes does gleam?
What grace redeems the darkest dream?

The skies convulse, the rocks divide,
As sacred blood from wounds does glide.
What voice, though stilled, yet shakes the air?
What truth unveils through mortal prayer?

In faithful hearts, His glory wakes,
A love that hell’s dominion breaks.
“Finished!” His cry the cosmos rends,
The reign of sin in ruin ends.

No darkness veils this holy light,
The centurion kneels in reverent sight.
“Truly this is the Son of God!”
Christ’s triumph blazes, ever bright.

The Echoes of Golgotha: Christ’s Cross Resounds in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion in Celestial Harmony by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The Echoes of Golgotha: Christ’s Cross Resounds in Triumphant Victory Over Satan’s Dominion in Celestial Harmony”, portrays Good Friday as the moment Christ’s sacrifice on Golgotha reverberates as a celestial anthem of redemption. Majestic imagery—hallowed cross, riven skies, crimson wood, and cosmic lyres—captures the sorrow and divine grandeur of His death. Rhetorical questions probe the splendor, power, and mercy resounding from His wounds, breaking sin’s curse. The Savior’s cry, “Finished!” rends the heavens, as faithful hearts hear His eternal strain. The poem closes with a majestic proclamation of Christ’s eternal reign, his cross resounding glory as grace abounds, shattering Satan’s dominion with triumphant, celestial hope.

On Golgotha’s sublime ascent,
The cross, a throne, with glory rent,
Its hallowed beams, by blood enshrined,
Proclaim a King, eternal, kind.

What sacrifice resounds this day?
What love divine does death array?
The thorns that crown, the wounds that sing,
Exalt a Sovereign, heaven’s King.

Through riven skies, where seraphs weep,
The echoes stir from sorrow’s deep.
What anthem breaks the chains of night?
What mercy hails the dawning light?

The cosmos trembles, stars align,
As sacred cries transcend the shrine.
The Savior’s voice, a clarion call,
Dissolves the curse that bound us all.

What splendor rings from crimson wood?
What power flows from holy blood?
The cross, a lyre of cosmic grace,
Its chords redeem the fallen race.

In faithful hearts, they hear His strain,
A love supreme o’er death’s domain.
“Finished!” His edict rends the skies,
The tyrant’s reign in ruin lies.

No mortal song could match this might,
Golgotha’s echoes pierce the night.
From holy cross, His glory resounds,
Christ reigns eternal, grace abounds!

The Wounds of Dawn: Christ’s Radiant Scars Conquer Satan’s Night in Eternal Salvation’s Glory by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The Wounds of Dawn: Christ’s Radiant Scars Conquer Satan’s Night in Eternal Salvation’s Glory”, portrays Good Friday as the moment Christ’s wounds become radiant portals of redemption, transforming darkness into salvation’s dawn. Visceral imagery—bleeding scars, glowing cross, ashen skies, and quaking heavens—captures the sorrow and triumph of His sacrifice. Rhetorical questions explore the mercy, power, and grace overflowing from His wounds, redeeming humanity through divine decree. The Savior’s cry, “Finished!” shatters sin’s reign, as faithful hearts behold His glow. The poem closes with a triumphant proclamation of Christ’s eternal reign, his holy wounds roaring glory over Satan’s night, blending solemnity with exultant hope.

On somber hill, the cross takes flight,
Its beams aglow with sacred light.
Through darkened air, the wounds abide,
A testament where hopes reside.

What sacrifice does this hour bring?
What love through pierced flesh does spring?
The thorns that tear, the blood that flows,
Proclaim a King whose grace o’erflows.

Through ashen skies, the mourners gaze,
Their hearts ensnared in grief’s cold maze.
What mercy streams from scars so deep?
What grace awakes where sorrows sleep?

The heavens quake, the shadows flee,
As wounds unveil eternity.
The Savior’s pain, a radiant plea,
Redeems the lost through heaven’s decree.

What power shines from broken frame?
What glory kindles heaven’s flame?
The cross, a fount of light divine,
Its scars redeem where stars align.

In faithful hearts, they see His glow,
A love that death could never know.
“Finished!” His cry the darkness rends,
The reign of sin in ruin ends.

No night could dim such holy fire,
The wounds of dawn all hopes inspire.
From holy wounds, His glory roars,
Christ reigns eternal, evermore!

The Veil of Eternity Torn Asunder: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils God’s Glory in Triumphant Redemption Over Satan’s Dominion by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The Veil of Eternity Torn Asunder: Christ’s Sacrifice Unveils God’s Glory in Triumphant Redemption Over Satan’s Dominion”, portrays Good Friday as the moment Christ’s sacrifice tears the temple veil, symbolizing eternal reconciliation with God. Ethereal imagery—bloodied cross, fraying veil, starless dusk, and radiant scars—captures the sorrow and majesty of His death. Rhetorical questions explore the love, grace, and glory that dissolve humanity’s separation, with Christ’s outpoured blood as redemption’s key. The earth’s convulsions and Christ’s cry, “Finished!” herald victory, as faithful hearts behold His light. The poem closes with a triumphant proclamation of Christ’s eternal reign and blazing glory, shattering Satan’s dominion, blending solemnity with exultant hope.

On shadowed hill, the cross ascends,
Its bloodied beams where heaven bends.
No temple holds this sacred hour,
But skies unveil a greater power.

What sacrifice does this day weave?
What love makes ancient barriers cleave?
The thorns that crown, the wounds that bleed,
Proclaim a King whose blood’s outpoured.

Through starless dusk, the mourners kneel,
Their trembling hands the anguish feel.
What veil of old begins to fray?
What grace reveals the holy way?

The earth convulses, rocks divide,
As sacred threads are cast aside.
The Savior’s cry, a piercing call,
Dissolves the rift that held in thrall.

What glory streams where shadows part?
What mercy floods the contrite heart?
The cross, a gate to realms divine,
Its scars illume where heavens shine.

In faithful hearts, they see His light,
A radiant love through endless night.
“Finished!” His voice the cosmos shakes,
The chain of sin in ruin breaks.

No mortal veil could bar such grace,
The cross unveils God’s holy face.
From rended cloth, His triumph blazes,
Christ reigns forever, glory blazes!

The Cross as Throne: Christ’s Blessed Love Vanquishes Sin in Redemptive Majesty by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, “The Cross as Throne: Christ’s Blessed Love Vanquishes Sin in Redemptive Majesty”, portrays Good Friday as Christ’s enthronement on the cross, a paradoxical throne of sacrifice and victory. Vivid imagery—thorned crown, bloodied robe, nail-pierced hands, and quaking earth—conveys the sorrow and majesty of His sacrifice. Rhetorical questions ponder the love, mercy, and power flowing from this throne, redeeming humanity. Faithful hearts envision Christ’s sovereign gaze and hear His triumphant cry, “It is finished.” The poem closes with a bold declaration of Christ’s victory over Satan’s claim, blending solemnity with exultant hope, proclaiming the cross as the eternal source of light and freedom.

On barren hill, no palace stands,
Yet there a throne, by nail-scarred hands.
Its beams of wood, with blood adorned,
A kingly seat, by suffering torn.

What sacrifice does this throne bear?
What love descends through anguished air?
The crown of thorns, a jagged crest,
Proclaims a King whose love is blest.

Through dust and cries, the heavens mourn,
A robe of crimson, tattered, worn.
What scepter falls from pierced embrace?
What mercy flows to save the race?

The earth grows still, its heart does quake,
As shadows flee for light’s own sake.
The King’s own breath, a final vow,
Binds broken souls to freedom now.

What power breaks the serpent’s chain?
What glory rises through the pain?
The throne of wood, with blood-stains bright,
Reveals a dawn beyond the night.

In faithful hearts, they see His gaze,
A sovereign love through darkened days.
“It is finished,” His edict rings,
A victor’s cry that heaven sings.

No mortal crown could bear such might,
Yet on this throne, the world finds light.
Where death once ruled, the cross holds reign,
Christ’s triumph casts out Satan’s claim.

Rejoicing in the Light of Christ’s Delight and Divine Orchestration by Debbie Harris

18 Friday Apr 2025

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The poem, titled “Rejoicing in the Light of Christ’s Delight and Divine Orchestration,” expresses gratitude and awe for Jesus, who grants each new day as an opportunity to glorify Him. It opens with hearts collectively rising at dawn, offering love and praise. Through rhetorical questions, it reflects on Christ’s divine acts—saving souls, guiding authorities toward justice, sending angels to the distressed, providing miracles, welcoming believers into Heaven, and painting the sky with sunrises and sunsets. Faithful hearts imagine Christ’s voice affirming His delight in them, adoring their enduring faith. The poem closes with a reverent question, evoking joyful anticipation of what sacred, divine, and holy wonders will occur during their day.

Each dawn arises, hearts lift to sing,
To Jesus, who wakes all, their love they bring.
A privilege granted, another day’s light,
To glorify His name, in His holy sight.

What are You orchestrating, Lord, this day?
What soul will You save by Your boundless grace?
What heart of authority will You move to be just?
What angel will You send to a soul in distress?

What provision miraculous will You provide?
What born-again soul will in Heaven abide?
What sunrise and sunset will blaze in the sky?
All ponder Your wonders, their spirits lift high.

In faithful hearts, they imagine Your voice so bright,
“Beloved children, in you I delight,
Adoring your faith, forever ablaze.”
Lord, what sacred wonders will You now display?

Sonnet: Habakkuk 3:19 – Exalted by the Power of the Ever-Reigning King by Debbie Harris

17 Thursday Apr 2025

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The sonnet based on Habakkuk 3:19, titled “Sonnet: Habakkuk 3:19 – Exalted by the Power of the Ever-Reigning King,” celebrates the universal triumph and strength provided by the Sovereign Lord. It portrays God as the source of resilience, guiding all people through challenges with the agility of deer on high peaks. His power overcomes all adversaries and trials, leading the faithful to victory and divine glory. The imagery of climbing heights and soaring skies reflects the exaltation of those who trust in Him, while the heavens and earth proclaim His eternal reign. The sonnet emphasizes collective strength, divine guidance, and the ultimate triumph of God’s people under His everlasting rule.

The Sovereign Lord, the strength of all who call,
Grants feet like deer to tread the rugged height.
Through barren lands, He guides both great and small,
His boundless might transforms the soul’s dark night.

No foe can stand where His great name is known,
No trial dims the splendor of His reign.
Through storm and fire, His faithful path is shown,
He leads to triumph over grief and pain.

Victorious, His people scale the skies,
His hand sustains through every perilous climb.
The heavens shout, the earth in awe complies,
As glory crowns the ages with His rhyme.

O God eternal, reigning evermore,
In You the world finds strength to rise and soar.

Easter Hymn: The Risen King in Glory Reigns by Debbie Harris

17 Thursday Apr 2025

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This six-stanza Easter hymn, with a four-line refrain, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a glorious, majestic, and exquisite tone. Written in 8.8.8.8 meter, it is designed for congregational singing, blending triumphant imagery, theological depth, and heartfelt devotion. The hymn proclaims Christ’s victory over death, His eternal reign, and His role as the universal hope, culminating in worship of His sustaining love and glory.

Stanza 1
The dawn of Easter breaks in light,
The tomb lies empty, death is slain;
The Son of God, with sovereign might,
Has burst the grave’s unyielding chain.