On this his final day
the last of earthly breath
by shattering blow was driven
from his heaving chest
and our God was given
treasure, spoil, plunder
snatched from hell’s gate –
a soul, a thief, a reprobate
who, with a last, clear, conscious act,
appealed for mercy,
this first fruit of Christ’s cross,
“Jesus, remember me…”
his Saviour’s prize, the Devil’s loss
on this his final day!
