Jesus Is Condemned before Pilate

When morning had come, Jesus was bound
And brought before Pontius Pilate
Many questions were asked, but naught could be found
When the crowd heard, they became violent

Now because of the feast they all had a say
Of one who would be allowed to go free
The false one they chose, named Barabbas, that day
Complaining Jesus was guilty of blaspheme

Clearly, they prevailed, for the tumult they made
Pontius called for the water as per the Jewish custom
Thus before all, he washed his hands of the blame
And the people said, "His blood be upon us and our children."