Though the Earth Cried out for blood
Satisfied her hunger was
Her billows calmed on raging seas
for the souls on men she craved
Sun and moon from balcony
Turned their head in disbelief
Their precious Love would taste the sting
disfigured and disdained
On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke with keys
Of Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave
So three days in darkness slept
The Morning Sun of righteousness
But rose to shame the throes of death
And over turn his rule
Now daughters and the sons of men
Would pay not their dues again
The debt of blood they owed was rent
When the day rolled a new
On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke holding keys
To Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave
He has cheated
Hell and seated
Us above the fall
In desperate places
He paid our wages
One time once and for all
Satisfied her hunger was
Her billows calmed on raging seas
for the souls on men she craved
Sun and moon from balcony
Turned their head in disbelief
Their precious Love would taste the sting
disfigured and disdained
On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke with keys
Of Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave
So three days in darkness slept
The Morning Sun of righteousness
But rose to shame the throes of death
And over turn his rule
Now daughters and the sons of men
Would pay not their dues again
The debt of blood they owed was rent
When the day rolled a new
On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke holding keys
To Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave
He has cheated
Hell and seated
Us above the fall
In desperate places
He paid our wages
One time once and for all
On Friday a thief
On Sunday a King
Laid down in grief
But awoke with keys
Of Hell on that day
The first born of the slain
The Man Jesus Christ
Laid death in his grave
Take a minute, really go back and think about the words. What comes to mind? For me it is deffintely how much we just forget what Jesus has done for us. Yeah we get that he rose from the grave and was the last sacrifice. But do we really get it?
He has won.
He has succeded.
He has reign.
He has overcome.
He has loved.
loved enough to die.
Today, I am thankful for that Jesus. This song is just such a beautiful reminder that He never had to do anything for us. He didn't have to die, He didn't even have to wait 3 days. All in all, He could have done things so differently but He chose to do them this way.
Lord, thank you for all that you do, have done and will do for us. We come to you humble and willing to listen. Open our minds & ears to hear your will and plan. Let us seek not the kingdom of earth but rather your Kingdom, Father. The Kingdom you built from love and beauty. Allow us to live in this life in a way that always pleases you. Protect our endeavors and provide for our needs. Lord, following you is so worth it. If it takes my life to proclaim the Truth it is yours.
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