Darkness fell over Jerusalem

God turned his face
He could no longer watch
the Son on the cross
paying our awful costs

Darkness fell over Jerusalem
a judgment upon us
the living Son of God
covered in our shroud, our shame

The world became dark
the sun refused to shine
Christ breathed his last
to enter your kingdom
returning home again

The curtain of the Temple
torn by great force, ripped
no need for sacrifice
the debt fully paid

Returning to the Father
to Him his Spirit given
safety in his father’s arms
in the highest heaven

April 6, 2012
Luke 23:46a
“Into your hands I commend my spirit”
Luke 23:44-46 (NIV)
“Jesus’ Death”
Luke 23:44-46 (The Message)
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