Good News

I gave up the Ghost as I hung on a cross

Perceived to be dead and considered a loss

I paid for the penalty no one else could

The reason one Friday is said to be “Good”

The following day there was work to be done

Was time that I proved that the battle was won

The grave couldn’t hold what the world couldn’t kill

THIS Sabbath was special, there’s heaven to fill

I was for three days sealed away in a tomb

Preparing a place where there’s plenty of room

There’s “mansions” for all, every woman and man

I covered the cost so that everyone can

Surrounded by angels we went for a ride

Went down into Hades, the Paradise side

Yes, only the section the righteous would be

I gathered them up and I took them with Me

Returning alive I remained forty days

Was witnessed by hundreds in various ways

I made it quite clear so the world understands

By showing the nail prints in both of my hands

Easter’s not bunnies and Easter egg hunts

But people’s redemption, it’s sin it confronts

See, Easter’s the plan for humanity, flawed

A plan that prevents separation from God

Hell wasn’t created for man, heaven knows

Though given a choice it’s what many have chose

But you by repenting and choosing to win

You’re free from the judgement created by sin

For one to be saved one need only believe

I rose from the dead for the souls I’ll retrieve

Now faith’s a commodity all can afford

And Easter’s your penalty paid by the Lord