What Has Jesus Done For Me?

What has Jesus done for me?
One asked...while not wanting to see
But the words were said, I gave them much thought
Knowing the answer for each must be sought-

He created this earth and added for us light
As our Exemplar, He then came and did all that is right
He suffered our pains and sins, then was sentenced to death
And because of Him we will rise again through His living breath

Ever selfless up to and through His darkest hour
He gave us commandments, the priesthood, and sealing power
While humbly He listens to and attends to every prayer
Such that when we need Him, He is always there

To those in the dark who have lost their way
There is oh so much more I would like to say
May the Holy Ghost teach to you all of the rest
As you seek for it, in righteousness, truly you will be blessed

Verse 1] What has Jesus done for me? one asked While not wanting to see But the words were said, I gave them much thought Knowing the answer for each must be sought [Pre-Chorus] He created this earth and added for us light As our Exemplar, He then came and did all that is right He suffered our pains and sins, then was sentenced to death And because of Him we will rise again through His living breath [Chorus] What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me He gave us hope He set the captive free What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me (For me) (for me) [Verse 2] Ever selfless up to and through His darkest hour He gave us commandments, the priesthood, and sealing power While humbly He listens to and attends to every prayer Such that when we need Him, He is always there [Pre-Chorus] To those in the dark who have lost their way There is oh so much more I would like to say May the Holy Ghost teach to you all of the rest As you seek for it, in righteousness, truly you will be blessed [Chorus] What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me He gave us hope He set the captive free What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me (For me) (for me) [Bridge] May the Holy Ghost teach to you all of the rest As you seek for it, in righteousness, truly you will be blessed When the night feels long His mercy stays When my faith runs thin He carries me through days [Final Chorus] What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me He gave us hope He set the captive free What Jesus has done What Jesus has done for me (For me) (for me

Pondering
Teachings of Jesus
Dallin H. Oaks
Ensign, November 2011

Thank you Danielle for your email. I love to put thoughts to poetry. It touches me that you have read some. I hope to get better as the years go by. Sometimes I think I will stop. But, writing has become a very close friend... and I miss it deeply- five days was a long time this week.