My hands were tied from cords of rope
But it was my heart that bound me there
The pain from each strike could not compare
To the pain I felt for each lost soul
For every lash I shed a tear
Not from the pain, but a tear of joy
Every stripe upon my broken body
Gladly taken for your healing
Knowing this, I did all this for you
As I felt the blood running down my back and down my Brow
My heart swelled with love for I knew this would bring you home
As my skin became crimson red, you were washed white
Beaten battered and marred beyond what mortal form could bare
Divine wrath poured out on heaven’s spotless lamb
They thought to turn me into a Mockery and shame
But this was how I won my greatest victory
Adorned in purple, and a crown of thorns
I was prepared for my greatest triumph
Pierced and hung upon that tree
Where shame and grace collide
The beautiful agony
Where the only worthy one
Took the place of the forsaken
Raised high upon that hill
I became a rest for the weary and downtrodden
Where all could lift their eyes
And find true hope
Tetelestai I cried with my last breath
As the darkness rolled in
They pierced my side, and tore my garments
A stone was rolled over my grave
A final period to end the story
I woke at first in total darkness
The light of glory began to shine
My body filled with divine power
My resurrection, became your hope
My story was not over
The period was just a comma
No grave nor stone
Could withstand my glory
The might of heaven
Standing the highest victory
No sin, no grave or tomb
No accuser left to tout your shame
For if you place your hope in me
Accept the way the truth the life
And come to sonship
A child of heaven
Return to the Father’s love and embrace
Adorned in robes of white
Made whole from this broken state
For this is why I chose to come
And climb upon that tree of broken shame