' Who believes in me shall never die.'
Jesus Christ
The figure on the Shroud is a man of about 30 years of age. He is 5ft 11in tall, bearded with long hair.
I have seen the face of Christ
Imprinted from his blood
Upon the shroud that wrapped him.
Evidence of agonies suffered
Crown of thorns puncturing flesh
Nail wounds in wrists and feet
Body covered, front and back
Embedded with marks from Roman lash
Face, struck many times
Nose broken and lips lacerated
Swellings, contusions below closed eyes
Shoulders covered with bloody bruises
From carrying the heavy wooden cross
On the right side, between the lower two ribs
The wound of a spear thrust towards the heart.
I look upon the face of Jesus Christ
In awe and wonder that love
Suffered so much for both you and I.
Colin Ian Jeffery
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/shroud-of-turin/
