From the recording LAST WORDS OF THE LORD

Lyrics

REFRAIN:
Listen to the last words of the Lord!
Feel his love in your heart longing to live on
And his life in your soul rising like the dawn,
As you listen to the last words of the Lord!
VERSE 1:
"Father, forgive them;  for they know not what they do."
Jesus prayed on the cross to save us from our sins,
And to open the gates of heaven with forgiveness.
We rise with Christ on the promise of his sacrifice:
"Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."
VERSE 2:
"Woman behold your son!" and to John "Behold your mother!"
Jesus saw his disciple standing by the cross,
And tenderly provided care for Mary.
No greater love walked the earth than the Son of Man,
Who suffered for our sins, and gave his life to save us from death.
VERSE 3:
"God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus cried out on the cross, as darkness covered Calvary.
"I thirst." "It is finished." His saving work was done.
Jesus bowed his head, as the heavens opened up, and
Breathed his last: "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."