Do You Not Know by Sam Radebe

Sam Radebe

This poem was shared by one of the students, Sam Radebe at the summer camp we had some few weeks ago. It raised the room and when we were given the opportunity to share it, I would not resist and allow it to pass. This is an amazing poem - do take the time to read it and share it if you may. Sam Radebe is a 2nd year student studying Media and english at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal - Howard Campus. She is a really ridiculous funny lady that just loves the lord with great passion and is not shy to share it. Big ups Sam!!!

Do you not know?

Do you not know that we were born dead?

That we were born dead and so christ came ahead

The institutionalised speak of a white christ and

The revolutionalised speak of a black christ

I know neither.

I know a christ whose blood was red, blood red

And my blood is red

So when my dna is read

It appears in crosses.

Thats why satan can't solve this x

Ngiwu x ongasolveki

Do you not know?

Do you not know that we were born dead

That we were born

And so christ came ahead

The word became flesh

Descended from the throne to fight this flesh

The word landed on rocks, impenetratable ears

Hearing the word for years

But even spears couldnt pierce

Through these hearts full of fears

But the word conquers all, tears and pain

The work of the cross is not in vain

Do you not know

Do you not know that we were born dead

That we were born dead

And so christ came ahead

Made in his image

We are created in perfection

Seen through his eyes. High definition

His son was sent on a mission

To purchase us in blood. No commision

Our sins could not be atoned for with cows and goats

Nor herbs to try and cover them up like coats

No. We needed god himself.

Do you not know

Do you not know that we were born dead

That we were born dead

And so christ came ahead

Hung on a tree for all mankind to see

Crown of thorns on his head how could it be?

How could it be that the sinner is set free

While the son of god pays the fee?

The father said it had to be done

He had to give his only son

And so it was done.

But death couldnt handle him

And the grave couldnt hold him

You and i sold him

But he bought us. No credit.

"it is finished" he said it

So do you not know?

Do you not know that we were born dead

That we were born dead

And so christ came ahead

That we were born dead

And so christ came along.

Wake up.

You've been dead too long.

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