Originally published 6-25-19
This poem is based off of Elder Uchtdorf’s eponymous talk and the scripture John 19:5, where Pilate pleads with the Jews to “Behold the man!” and to not kill the innocent Christ. I thought it would be fitting to share, as last week we read this in Come Follow Me.
Behold the Man
When encompassed with sharp grief,
Behold the Man.
When surrounded by pressing trials,
Behold the Man.
In affliction’s fiery furnace,
Behold the Man.
Under guilt’s crushing weight,
Behold the Man.
In bleak, hopeless night,
Behold the Man
Who died the darkest yet most hopeful day.
Behold the Man.
See Him as who He truly is—
Behold the Man.
Follow Him, love Him,
Behold the Man.
Peace will come when we
Behold the Man.
So come to Him, remember Him —
Behold the Man.
