In gratitude for Good Friday, and in celebration of Easter...
CEART
(A celebration of God’s faithfulness and Christ’s victory.
In the middle of our temporary malaise, He is trustworthy and triumphant!)
On the wooded path we make
Our way through land of mystery
Mist obscures the view opaque
“Let faith spring new from history”
One step now, and then again
Some lament yet this our portion
Over sea traversing glen
Purifying heart’s devotion
Alas! Our sacrifice is great!
Hands once full now feel so lost
Yet shall our lot surpass His fate?
As blood and tears flowed down the Cross?
Darkened skies bode near and far
“Heaving heart fear not stand fast!
You are not a lonely star
My rhapsody shall come at last”
Sacred path of sacrifice
Bearing scars of suffering
Costly passion taste the price
Communion with the Great High King
“Unruly tree of grasping wind
Why fool’s gold when Regal Gem?
Childish branches shed as skin!
Cherish pruning by My hand”
Trial and triumph at The Potter’s wheel
Shaped and shared reflect the Son
You are worthy! What joy to kneel!
You are God! Your will be done!
All hell danced as spear was thrust
Naïve that prophecy stood fast
Heel was bruised, but head was crushed
The Grave and Death dethroned at last!
Prison bars we long bemoan
Clap as ice in Summer sun
See His rolled and conquered stone!
By His wounds our chains undone!
Windblown feet why walk amiss?
A soiled well a muddy spring
Echo not the Judas kiss
Heart and soul to Christ the King!
Feelings plot to rule our soul
Fickle as the changing tides
Divided hearts cannot be whole
Trust the One whose love abides
Fear and doubt assault the heart
Prone to stray in wilderness
Forfeit not to villain’s dart!
Trial invites His faithfulness
Parasitic noise abounds
Sucking heart in subtle fight
In your presence, freedom found!
Heaven’s grander warmth and light
Out of darkness into Light
Love brings life from melted stone
Behold the Dawn that purges night!
On the clouds He rides enthroned
All Dominion, Majesty
Sovereign True, In Ancient Flame
Invincible Authority
Every tongue lift up His Name!
Good Supreme Just and Right
Infinite Unrivalled One
Shield and Strength of Fortress Might
Awesome Rock Triumphant Son!
Lips confess and all bow down
“Holy Holy!” Angels praise
Saints and Elders cast their crowns
Radiant Ancient of Days
Love-scarred Power indwells Your Hand
Voices raised and boldly sing
“Laud the Lion and the Lamb!
This life to you The Risen King!”
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* (“Ceart”, pronounced Kare-sht or K-yaw-sht (depending on the region?) is a Scottish Gaelic word referring to that which is just, good, right, upright, honorable, authentic, true and trustworthy. As such, it describes the character of God).