Three O’Clock

“It is finished”
earth’s darkest hour
the veil split
the earth ruptured

Pierced and hanged
flame snuffed in mocking ignominy
undeservedly for my sins

As from the bush on Mount Horeb
the unquenching fire still burns
this is holy ground

Unwavering obedience
and unending love
join in sacramental grace

A savior’s humble acceptance
the Creator’s holy will
redeems my darkness

We adore you O Christ
and we praise you
because by your Holy Cross
You have redeemed

me.