The man on the mat could not rise up and walk
All his friends knew that he needed to talk
To the Master within the cool walls of stone
In the town which He considered his own..
So they carefully carried the man up the stair
To the roof, and proceeded, when they got there,
To take branches and mud, hard-baked by the sun
And dig out a place; then when they were done
By their faith and ropes lowered the paralyzed man.
“Son,” Jesus said, “your sins are forgiven.”
“Take your mat and go home.” And some there were livid.
They thought only God could give away grace
But the Son of Man told them face to face
He said His authority here on the Earth
Was forgiving our sins; because of His birth
“We’ve not seen the likes of this ever before,”
Said those outside, praising God even more.
Jesus asked, “Which is easier – to do what I said
Or heal him so he could get up from his bed?”
He proved He had power to heal and forgive
And make it so people were able to live
With Him forever.
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