The Crucible of God (Gethsemane) by Matt Papa

Live at Lincoln Theater by Matt Papa

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The Crucible of God (Gethsemane)
by Matt Papa

Album: Live at Lincoln Theater

Father God where are you now?
A garden turns to a battle ground
As You collapse and You gasp at the towering foe

The terror seizes your weakened frame
You shake and heave with Your tears like rain
Now pouring down, You would drown in the pain alone
All alone

Gethsemane
Love's greates hour
You were on Your knees
Passion and fire
And You pleaded and You prayed
Oh can there be another way?
Gethsemane

Your dearest few now fast asleep
For who could view this mystery?
Behind the veil, the travail and greif of God
You withed and groaned as the serpent hissed
The mob approached, would it end like this?
The Prince of Peace, Heaven's King with a kiss betrayed
But you fought and prayed

Gethsemane
Love's greates hour
Oh the agony
Lamb to the slaughter
And You sweat with drops of blood
As you faced the wrath of God
Gethsemane

Oh the fight
In the night
With the light
Of the world in darkness
Oh the pain
Oh the shame
As he prayed,
"God have you forsaken me?"
Gethsemane

Gethsemane
Raging desire
Love beyond degree
Forged in the fire
And you to win Your bride
On that dreadful lonely night
Gethsemane
And you raised the bitter cup
As You prayed, "Your will be done"
Gethsemane
And You counted up the cost
But did you know it meant the cross?
Gethsemane