Peter's Story

Before the cockerel crows

I would never do such thing

Oh lord it cant be me

 

The night kept getting darker

And He led us out to pray

We tried to stay awake and pray

But our flesh was weak from sorrow

 

Then Judas came with a mass of troops

And kissed my master's face

Then fear at last took a total hold

And all of us disciples fled

 

I followed at a distance

To the place they took him to

I huddled by the fire for warmth

And my heart was cold as ice

 

Then my deepest dread came true

And the people questioned me

You are his friend  you walked with him

No No you are so wrong

 

Three times I stood to deny my Lord

And then the cockerel crowd

And suddenly Jesus’ words came back

And sadness pierced my heart

 

They took him away and beat him up

Mocked him and put him on trial

We all were watching in the crowd

When they cried out to have him die.

 

The lonely walk to the hill of death

Was the longest I'd ever watched

My heart was filled with grief and pain

But Mary, Jesus mother who can feel the grip of pain?

That must have been there that day.

 

They nailed him to a cross of shame

And he hung there all alone

The people jeered and called him King

But all he said was "father forgive".

 

The world turned black as the Savior died

And  peoples hearts were filled with fear

The veil was ripped from top to bottom 

A way to the father is always there 

 

We buried him in a strangers tomb

And left to grieve and pray

Three days he lay there and so we thought

This was the end, that death had won

 

But as His mum went to the tomb

She met a man who said "do not fear"

"He's not here for he has risen"

"Now tell the good news to all his friends"

 

We were gathered in a tiny room

The doors were locked and we were in fear

Then all of a sudden Jesus was there

Showing us all his hands, his feet

And finally Thomas believed

 

Then one day he appeared to me

Again by the sea of Galilee

He said to me Peter do you love me

And three times I told him I did

 

If you love me feed my sheep 

Go out and spread the good news

Go and baptize people in my name

Go out give my people hope  

 

So this is my story, I can tell

Of a God of the second chance

A Savior love mercy and grace

Of  healing forgiveness and Love

 

So what will you do with the story I told

My Jesus is calling to you

He's coming to lead you by the hand

And set your life for ever free

 

At last in heaven face to face

We will see the King of King

Worship and bow down at his feet

And join his angels in ceaseless praise