Savior of the World

You’re body was raised and suspended

The focal point of the ages

The vertical beam

Bridging heaven and earth

From one bloody hand on the left

To the crimson-stained hand on the right

Your suffering forged the way for forgiveness

Between family members

Between races

You purchased our unity

They mocked You as Your

Torn flesh writhed with pain

The masses were violently opposed to You

And the Father looked away

They gambled for your garments

But you forgave the thief

You paved the way for him to dwell in Paradise

You asked the Father to forgive us

For we put You there on that cross

It was our sin and supreme insensitivity that nailed You there

The sky grew dark 

Then you said, “It is finished!”

And the world will never be the same.

Because of what You did on that cross

That tool of execution

And because of Your resurrection,

Billions of chains were broken

Those that trust in You are a new people

Free to live and free to love

But most of all, free to know You

Savior of the world