HALLELUJAH! HE IS RISEN!

Night had settled in Judea 

Death had claimed the crucified 
But the stone rent from its mooring 
Where the Lord lay wrapped inside. 

Soldiers kept a careful vigil 
Pilate's seal could not be torn 
But the power of God descended 
On that early Easter morn. 

Jesus rose the mighty Victor! 
Death no longer held its prey 
Captive souls once held in bondage 
Were released that Easter day. 

Saints and angels join the chorus 
Christ has risen from the dead 
Heaven echoes back the story 
He has risen as He said. 

Chorus 
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 
Christ is risen from the dead 
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 
He has risen as He said. 
--B. Pent

CALVARY'S EXCRUCIATING CRY

MY GOD! MY GOD!

Why have You forsaken Me?

Why must I hang here alone?

We walked before in holy light

So why this banishment from sight?

MY GOD! MY GOD!

The crushing blow of death is near

The weight of sin has torn My heart

I am a worm! Hell cries my shame!

The curse I bear is Satan’s blame.

MY GOD! MY GOD!

The mocking crowd around Me sneer

While gaping wounds pour out My blood

Yet if your wrath for sin is paid

Redemption's plan for man is made.

MY GOD! MY GOD!

The Victor's shout will soon be heard

The serpent’s head will then be crushed

So out of death when I arise

A ransomed Bride will be the prize!

--b. pent

BROKEN CHORDS

The call had gone forth

For the music to start

There were old and young players

Who were given a part.

The orchestra leader

Who headed the band

Found strings that were broken

Unfit in their hand.

The master-conductor

Called each to the stand

So chords that were broken

Could be placed in his hand.

When all that caused discord

Came under his rule

Sweet music flowed outward

Harmonious and pure.

When God our Creator

Gave Jesus control

Redemption brought pardon

And life to our soul.

The music of heaven

Indwelling the heart

Restores broken vessels

So each play their part.

B. Pent

I CAUGHT HIS EYE!

I followed Christ along life’s way

It was so sweet to hear His voice.

But then I failed to watch and pray

And soon I wandered far away...

Until I caught His eye.

I warmed up by the flame of sin

And failed to own my sinful pride

It was so innocent a thing

To find excuse and try to hide...

Until I caught His eye.

I felt my soul all torn apart

I had no lasting peace within

Then bitter tears flowed from my heart

As I confessed my guilt and sin...

Because I caught His eye.

Refrain

I’m sorry Lord I turned away

I did not mean to go astray

Return Your joy within my heart

And never more from me depart.

--B. Pent

EARTH'S DARKEST HOUR

Dark the night of sin surrounds Me

Heaven hides His holy face

For the One who made the heavens

Could not save this hell bound race.

Hear the cries of desperation

That reveal sin’s guilt and shame?

Calvary’s cross is heaven’s judgment

For the curse man is to blame.

“O My God! I hang forsaken!

Why must I die all alone?

Can this bitter cup I’m drinking

Through My blood for man atone?”

Satan’s taunts from hell oppress Me

By this awful weight of sin

But the cry “My God forgive them!”

Offers peace that’s born within.

“It is finished!” death is conquered!

As the empty tomb proclaims

Christ the Lord indeed is risen

Praise and magnify His name!

--B. Pent