"Thy Will Be Done" is an Easter poem submitted by an About.com member. It is a powerful reminder of Christ's prayerful suffering and strength in the Garden of Gethsemane as he faced his death by crucifixion.

Thy Will Be Done

Gethsemane, garden of remembrance, the point at which our
Salvation hung as a millstone around thy neck.
Brave defender, oh blessed redeemer,
In whose hands our fate rests as yet,
How may we understand that perfect love?

Golgotha, the place of the skull, looming in the foreground,
Oh mighty sorrow as pain of love,
When looking to the heavens above,
You spoke the words that change our fate,
Father, not my will, but thy will be done.

A bitter cup, yet quiet heart of strength, and love, and peace,
Oh perfect prince, oh King of kings, may our hearts be meek.
As a lamb before its shearers may be silent, you uttered not a word.
On pain of death you bore with strength the sins of every man.

As the blood and water flowed, salvation's plan was sealed,
That as we give our hearts to you, the wounds of sin are healed.
And as we wander in despair, as all who go astray,
May you, oh Lord grant us, the strength of heart to pray,
Father, not my will, but thy will be done.

--Submitted by About.com member, M.G. Ellison.

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