Take His Yoke

Did we watch and pray as the Savior suffered in the garden and on the cross?
Did we follow his steps of agony and pain as he bore our sorrows at such a loss?
Was the mission of his purpose of pure love undefiled before his very eyes?
Did he see each child of God in heaven and on earth as he paid the infinite price?

Were we continually before his face as he administered of his mercy and his grace?
Do I offer my broken heart and contrite spirit in hopes of one day feeling his embrace?
Do I repent daily to cut my suffering short? Or wallow in my sins remaining filthy still?
Can I not freely partake each day of his mercy and his grace and seek to follow his will?

May I gladly take his yoke upon me and quickly feel the burden and despair depart?
Or do I trudge onward attempting to carry my own load of sin and pain in my heart?
Do I attempt to feel the pain he felt as I try to become like him as I suffer in the dark?
Or do I graciously accept his gift of the atonement and from sin and pain depart?

Can I find peace in Christ who rescues me and immediately stand and turn on the light?
Or choose to carry my load alone as I walk in broad daylight aimlessly through the night?
To carry my burden not meant for me alone, but yoking myself to the Lord will free my path.
Bringing me into the covenant path in his arms to stay, his gift, I’ll gain all the Father hath.