Learned a new song at church

Our church has just started a sermon series in Mark's gospel beginning from 8:27. 

We learned this song today. The lyrics are good, the melody too - simple and hymnic. 

I especially like the closing four lines of the second stanza: 

See the King who made the sun
And the moon and shining stars
Let the soldiers hold and nail Him down
So that He could save them. 

The irony in those lines is extremely evocative. First we are presented with a picture of Christ's role in creation; we are taken in flight to consider the beauty and majesty of the cosmos - then suddenly we are brought back to the dirt and grime the cross. And those hands submits to the weakness of men - all in order to save those who would have him killed. I think it is simply astounding.

Cheers for good gospel songs!