Angelic observers in heavenly spheres
See the face of darkness rising
As serpent from its ancient root
Hands of the Righteous One soon pierced
World's rulers enthralled in the dark enticing
As nails convey our sin and reveal painful truth
Arms outstretched he is uplifted in mid-air
As in his body he joins height and width
Mediating between heaven and earth
Bystanders join in by their contemptuous stare
Passing by the healing pain in their midst
As the coming new covenant is in pangs of birth
The servant enthroned to lead in suffering
Became king coronated with thistles and thorns
Choice before the world on his right and left
Our own guilt next to the grace he was ushering
The place of decision amidst the scorns
Humble wish for reception or spiteful theft
The forces of darkness in this world
And the sinister one they follow
Did not understand the depth of love
Into wheels of destruction he was hurled
Yet on third day their power proved hollow
Mission of mercy received its amen from above
See the face of darkness rising
As serpent from its ancient root
Hands of the Righteous One soon pierced
World's rulers enthralled in the dark enticing
As nails convey our sin and reveal painful truth
Arms outstretched he is uplifted in mid-air
As in his body he joins height and width
Mediating between heaven and earth
Bystanders join in by their contemptuous stare
Passing by the healing pain in their midst
As the coming new covenant is in pangs of birth
The servant enthroned to lead in suffering
Became king coronated with thistles and thorns
Choice before the world on his right and left
Our own guilt next to the grace he was ushering
The place of decision amidst the scorns
Humble wish for reception or spiteful theft
The forces of darkness in this world
And the sinister one they follow
Did not understand the depth of love
Into wheels of destruction he was hurled
Yet on third day their power proved hollow
Mission of mercy received its amen from above
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