It is "Good" Friday. My thoughts can be expressed in 2 songs by Matt Maher, my new favourite Christian artist. His new album, Alive Again, is my new-found friend. EACH song touches something going on in my life right now. Two songs are especially appropriate for this weekend. The first time I heard the first song, I didn't necessarily agree with the theology. Then in looking at the lyrics inside the CD case, I saw that these 2 songs go together-the first one refers to Christ's death, the second to Christ's resurrection. TOTALLY AWESOME!! I recommend this album!!!!!!
You were on the Cross
Lost, everything is lost
And everything I've loved before is gone
Alone, like the coming of the frost
And a cold winter's chill in my stony heart
Where were You when all that I've hoped for,
Where were You when all that I've dreamed
Came crashing down in shambles around me?
You were on the cross
Pain
Could You take away the pain?
If I find someone to blame
Would it make my life seem easier?
Alone, all my friends are asleep
And I can't find anyone to stay awake with me
And where were You when sin stole my innocence,
Where were You when I was ashamed
Hiding in a life I wish I'd never made
You were on the cross
My God my God
All along, all along
You were on the cross
You died for us
All along, all along
You were on the cross
Victorious!
All along, all along
You were there in all my suffering
You were there in doubt and fear
I'm waiting on the dawn to reappear...
Christ is Risen
Let no one caught in sin remain
Inside the lie of inward shame
But fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to Him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely You've bled for us
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come Awake, Come Awake
Come and rise up from the grave
We are one with Him again
Come Awake, Come Awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bowed to none but Heaven's will
No scheme of hell, no scoffer's crown
No burden great can hold You down
In strength You reign
Forever let Your church proclaim
O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
The glory of God has defeated the night
O death, where is your sting?
Oh hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
Our God is not dead.
He's alive! He's alive!
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come Awake, Come Awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come Awake, Come Awake
Come and rise up from the grave!
