He Knelt Down

He knelt at the table-side Bold-faced friends shed contrite tears Filthy feet with favor washed Godly garments wrapped 'round heels He knelt in Gethsemane Olive-stained companions snored Straining blood in prayer He wept Word that put death to the sword He knelt down He knelt down He knelt down God's knees smeared with ground He knelt in the prison yard Dark world's Light lashed to a post Bone-tipped whips and words assailed The heart-spilling Lord of hosts He knelt on the high hillside Spines and splinters split his skin Cross world's crushing weight pressed in Sincere soul absorbed our sin He knelt down He knelt down He knelt down God's knees smeared with ground He knelt down He knelt down He knelt down God's knees smeared with ground