Why Did It Have To Come To This? Why did it have to come to this: a mission ended by a kiss? The One whose pow'r could be complete, instead takes towel and washes feet. The Christ that even winds obey, but could not angry masses sway. And still he knew what lay ahead: an outcome others would have fled. What countless saviours we've forgot, but one that's crucified is not. Why do we need a death to save the Word for rescue from the grave? God does not want this sacrifice; to turn from hatred would suffice. If ways of peace we would disdain, then we betray our Lord again. It may have not been Judas' plan to cruelly put to death this man. Perhaps he sought to force his hand; Messiahs must rule by command! We look to might to solve our woes and reign triumphant over foes. But God would want a diff'rent end: not king or majesty but friend. Text: © Allan Baer, 2013 290 Indian Rd. Kingston ON Canada K7M 1T8 email: allanbaer7@gmail.com website: www.crossroadsunited.ca/spirit