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August 22, 2004
Why?
This morning in church we heard the following song. It has a profound message. Please take time to read the words. I have no idea who wrote this song called Why, but it really touches my heart each time that I hear it.
WHY?
We rode into town the other day
Just me and my daddy
He said I'd finally reached that age
When I could ride next to him
On a horse that of course was not quite as wide
We heard a crowd of people shouting
And so we stopped to find out why
And there was that Man that my dad said he loved
But today there was fear in his eyes
So I said "Daddy why are they screaming
Why are the faces of some of them beaming
Why is He dressed in that bright purple robe
I bet that crown hurts Him more than He shows
Daddy please, can't you do something
He looks as though He's gonna cry
You said He was stronger than all of those guys
Daddy please tell me why
Why does everyone want Him to die"
Later that day the sky grew cloudy
And daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy
Boy was he right but I could not keep from wondering
If there was something that he had to hide
So after he left I had to find out
I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds to a hill
Where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from the cross
And It said "Father why are they screaming
Why are the faces of some of them beaming
Why are they casting their lots for My robe
This crown of thorns hurts Me more than it shows
Father please, can't You do something
I know that You must hear My cry
I thought I could handle a cross of this size
Father remind Me why
Why does everyone want Me to die
Oh when will I understand why"
My precious Son I hear them screaming
I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming
But soon I will clothe You in robes of My own
Jesus this hurts Me much more than You know
But this dark hour I must do nothing
Though I've heard Your unbearable cry
The power in Your blood destroys all of their lies
Soon You'll see past their unmerciful eyes
Look there below see that child
Trembling by her father's side
Now I can tell You why
She is why You must die
Posted by tami at August 22, 2004 2:10 PM
Comments
It reminds me of the Ray Boltz song "Watch The Lamb". Nichole Nordeman wrote "Why", I just learned.
Posted by: gw at August 23, 2004 7:32 PM