Blood Stained Hands
by Daniel L. Mansell – 3/3/99

My dearest Jesus,
I just can't understand
How they could take your life
like just another man
I fall to the ground
and weep at the very thought
Of my eternal salvation
that with blood and pain you bought

They placed a crown of thorns
upon your weary head
They beat you savagely
until you were close to dead
They nailed you to a cross
and left you there to die
They gambled for your clothes
my God please tell me why

I try to see through tears
my face to the floor
I still can't understand
how you died for me my Lord
Your ways were mocked
your face spit upon
They made you bear the heavy cross
when you couldn't carry on

They whipped your battered back
until the skin was worn and dull
And left you there to suffer
on the mountain of the skull
My Lord please help me
to understand this love
Please let me wash your feet
when I'm to join you above

Please Christ forgive me
for the sinner that I am
And help me to wash away
and cleanse these blood stained hands