Catharsis: The Literary & Art Magazine

Beautiful Jesus, King of Kings
I can’t forget the things He did
Beautiful King, of every King
Look how he battled everything:

Authorities took Him and attacked Him
Until He couldn’t take it anymore
Thirty-nine times, Jesus was whipped
They turned Him around and beat Him more

As these things were happening
He cried in pain and agony
His beaten image was saddening
His determined eyes produced melancholy

Beautiful Jesus, King of Kings
He fought to complete His Father’s Will
Beautiful Jesus, our Savior and our King
He fought so life He would accomplish

As He carried the cross along
He breathed heavily because of His pain
Even though His judgement was all so wrong
He chose to do it anyways

As they nailed Jesus’ Hands
He cried, “Father, they don’t understand.”
As He saw His own blood
Falling to the other side of the cross

As He was hung up on that cross
He prayed for every one of us
We were laughing, and righteous-free
Then He said, “Father, forgive them please.”

Beautiful Jesus, King of Kings
I can’t forget the things He did
He rose to conquer and rule as King
He stands as our one and only King

Beautiful Jesus, King of Kings
He fought to complete His Father’s Wish
How can you refuse what Jesus did?
How can you refuse the King of Kings?

“When the world that I created,
You tried to use it for personal gain,
You think My Kingdom’s underrated,
There’s no way in heaven your life would change;
When you fell because of friends,
When they hurt you pretty bad;
It’s just some things that they have said,
They make you angry, pretty mad.
When you’ve felt neglected in the past,
Because of friends that went away,
When you feel rejected and with wrath,
Producing shameful and hateful rage;
When your parents scream at you,
They say they hate you very clear,
Remember I gave you the tools,
Remember that I am always here.

“I have seen you when you cried
All those times you spent at night
Praying to me to give you light
Praying to me to clear your sight
Do not forget the problems with your mom
Forgive her with all of the heart you got
Come to My Presence with open arms
Let me bring you to a whole new start
When you’ve felt like you want so bad to die
My Presence has always been so near
Persevere, don’t give up the fight
Remember that I am always here.

“Every time that people have ridiculed you
The things they said, like bees, they sting
The boys and girls that have lied to you
They called you names and really bad things
I haven’t forgotten about those guys
And I know those friends you haven’t forgiven
Forgive them right now as if it were for your life
Forgive them now if you want to keep on living
And keep on seeking me for all unanswered prayers
I just want to mold your character
Don’t ever think that you’re a failure
It’s just; I’m bringing in you that missing factor
I wouldn’t do something that would hurt you
That’s just the devil trying to lie to you
I taught you good, now grab your tools
Walk like a warrior because I’m always with you”