"Judah's Lion" - Covenant Presbyterian Virtual Choir

TEXT: Fulbert of Chartres, ca. 975-1028 and Rick Barnes, 2016
MUSIC: Rick Barnes, 2016
© Rick Barnes. All rights reserved.

Recorded and Produced by Tyler Cuidon

Lyrics:

Judah’s Lion burst His chains
And crushed the serpent’s head;
Christ cries out through death’s domains
To wake the imprisoned dead

Who is this man you bring -
Jesus, the Nazarene?
I find no guilt in Him,
Death not deserving
(Crucify Him!) No evil He has done
(Crucify Him!) This Christ, King of the Jews
(Crucify Him!) His blood be on your hands
(He must be put to death! Release Barabbas! Crucify!)

Judah’s Lion burst His chains
And crushed the serpent’s head;
Christ cries out through death’s domains
To wake the imprisoned dead

Then buried in the tomb,
Three days in death He lay;
Then (Supposed to be “yet”) on that Sabbath morn
The stone was rolled away.
(Whom are you seeking?) I’ve come to see my Lord,
(Whom are you seeking?) Jesus, the crucified.
(Why are you weeping?) Where have they taken Him?
(He is not here! The King has risen! Children, weep no more!)

Judah’s Lion burst His chains
And crushed the serpent’s head;
Christ cries out through death’s domains
To wake the imprisoned dead

Awake, O sleeper,
Rise up from the dead –
Jesus will shine on you.
(Behold the old has passed, new hope has dawned in Jesus Christ!)

Judah’s Lion burst His chains
And crushed the serpent’s head;
Christ cries out through death’s domains
To wake the imprisoned dead

He will come again to claim His own in victory
Rejoice, O sinner! Your Surety lives to save eternally
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!