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Coronation in Jerusalem (Mosiah 15:5)
| Title | Coronation in Jerusalem (Mosiah 15:5) |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Year of Publication | 2019 |
| Authors | Anderson, Sharon Price |
| Book Title | The Glory of the Son |
| Pagination | 45 |
| Publisher | Time Lines Etc. |
| City | Orem, UT |
| Keywords | Crucifixion; Jesus Christ; Poetry |
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Coronation in Jerusalem
Scoffing soldiers flock like vultures
to the governor’s palace.
In the common hall, they strip the Man,
clothe Him in a robe, scarlet
as the blood of scourging,
crown Him with a plaited wreath of pain.
Mocking, they remove the rod
from His sceptered hand and smite Him
with the reed, strict as judgement.
Strong as sinlessness, mute
as the sacrificial lamb prepared
for Passover, He receives blows and spittle,
foul as blasphemous words that evil the air.
Hail. King!
Jeering, they bow in necessary tribute—
not knowing that they speak the truth.
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Bibliographic Citation
"Coronation in Jerusalem (Mosiah 15:5)." In The Glory of the Son, 45. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
Scripture Reference
Mosiah 15:5
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