Justified by John Piper

Verse 1 A thousand layers of fraud and pain Wrapped tight around his heart, now slain. He hung there silent, numb and hoarse, From screams that left his voice so coarse. No strength to grasp how simple words Could pierce where all else failed and blurred. Verse 2 He mocked the Lord among the crowd, His voice was harsh, his words were loud. But then he heard a whispered plea, A gift of grace, completely free: "O Father, please forgive them now, They know not what they do, somehow." Chorus A curse fell silent to the ground, Like chains and fears that once were bound. The memories like waves did roll, Yet hope had touched his wicked soul. A sinner justified and free! Who is a pardoning God like thee! Verse 3 He fought for scraps before he grew, And stole to live, as young boys do. He'd sin in garments pure and white, Deceiving all within his sight. But now his mouth, once vile and cursed, Spoke words of hope he feared at first. Chorus A curse fell silent to the ground, Like chains and fears that once were bound. The memories like waves did roll, Yet hope had touched his wicked soul. A sinner justified and free! Who is a pardoning God like thee! Bridge He feared the Lord was gone, but then He saw the hope beyond his sin. "Today with me in Paradise, You'll reign beside the feeble Christ." He cried, "My God, how can this be? Why hast thou not forsaken me?" Chorus A curse fell silent to the ground, Like chains and fears that once were bound. The memories like waves did roll, Yet hope had touched his wicked soul. A sinner justified and free! Who is a pardoning God like thee! He cried, "My God, how can this be? Why hast thou not forsaken me?" Chorus A curse fell silent to the ground, Like chains and fears that once were bound. The memories like waves did roll, Yet hope had touched his wicked soul. A sinner justified and free! Who is a pardoning God like thee! A curse fell silent to the ground, Like chains and fears that once were bound. The memories like waves did roll, Yet hope had touched his wicked soul. A sinner justified and free! Who is a pardoning God like thee!