Down

The devil sweeping the Son of God away Up out of the moment, crossing out of time Showing the kingdoms of every realm and day And a path to have them without a hill to climb. "To you, I will give all that you can see Glory, authority, the kingdoms and their worth It's mine to give; it was delivered unto me If you will worship me, kneel down to the earth."

Three years later, he did get down upon his knee Set aside his cloak, took up a towel and bowl Became a servant's servant, my master serving me To wash my dirty feet, cleansing to my soul. This sweeping down begins his ascent above To deliver him to his cross, the answer of his love.

© Randy Edwards 2017. This sonnet is for Christ’s church. If it is helpful, please feel free to copy or reprint in church bulletins, read aloud, or repost. I only ask that an attribution be cited to myself (Randall Edwards) and this blog (backwardmutters.com). Thanks.

artwork: William Blake: ‘The Second Temptation’ from Milton's "Paradise Regained", c. 1816-25, object 7 (Butlin 544.7). Pen and water color over pencil on wove paper. Fitz- william Museum, Cambridge, UK. blakearchive.org #sonnet #christianity #poetry