Eternal Praise

 

Long ago before my birth

I knew my own eternal worth.

God my Father knows my name

In that knowledge is no shame!

He sent His son before my time

He taught us love, pure and sublime.

Many chose to turn away

For Satan taught them not to pray.

Jesus Christ knew what he must do

To save us all, he must stay true.

Tried and beaten, he endured it all

The beam he carried made him fall.

His body weak from so much pain

On the Calvary cross was lain.

Nails were driven through his hands

And feet where he would stand.

All of this he did of His own will

So all our hearts His love would fill.

Once His work on earth was done

He gave up the ghost, the vic’try won.

Heaven and earth cried out in grief

It seemed that we’d get no relief.

Storms and darkness filled the earth

Is this all that our lives are worth?

Three days later hope was born

As Christ returned no longer torn.

For everything he did for all

Ill praise His name while standing tall!