(John 19)
Between two thieves, death became life as the disciples and mourners gathered ‘round; Sadness filled hearts with doubt. The one called “Messiah” now wore a thorny crown.
Had He not healed the lame,
and given sight to the blind?
Had He not brought Lazarus to life,
And restored the demoniacs mind?
Had He not fed multitudes with food,
And with words, the soul, He soothed?
Now between two thieves He hung,
“King of the Jews”?
The darkness encroached as Angels stood by
Waiting for our Lord to cry,
“I’ve changed my mind”;
“Save my soul, I am not willing to die!”
Knowing that it was now complete
and scripture was fulfilled,
He whispered, “It is finished”,
And surrendered to the Father’s will.
Between two thieves, and on a cross
but all heaven was glorified;
When on the third day He rose
the victor of death and giver of life.
His heart reached toward heaven,
His feet to the earth,
And His arms outstretched to all,
God gave his life even before there was sin,
To present us guiltless before the throne
And provide mercy if we should fall.
For in the beginning there was a plan;
He, the Father and Spirit with love
promised to redeem man.
Between two thieves He gave His life,
In exchange what will you give?
He only asks that you accept his gift
And for eternity you will live.
