Lyrics
[Intro] [distant rooster crow at dawn & cold charcoal embers foley]
Peter Weeping Bitterly at the Roosters Crow...
Luke 22:54-62 / John 21:15-17.
'The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him... And he went outside and wept bitterly.'
[Verse 1] [Main Instrumentation & Rhythm Section]
Around the charcoal courtyard fire while Jesus stood on trial
Peter warmed his trembling hands and answered with denial
I do not know the man you speak
three times the coward spoke
And suddenly upon the dawn the rooster's crow awoke
The Savior turned across the crowd and looked straight in his eyes
With eyes of tender sorrow that no mortal words comprise
No condemnation, only love that pierced his guilty soul
He fled into the darkness where the tears of anguish roll
[Pre-Chorus] [Dynamic Build & Harmony]
He remembered the Master's word: Before the rooster crows,
You will disown Me three times over as the evening goes
[Chorus] [Resonant Authentic Climax]
Meeting the eyes of Jesus and weeping bitter tears!
Breaking the pride of self-reliance through the heavy years!
For on the shore of Galilee the Risen Lord would say:
Simon, son of John, do you love Me along the way?
Feed My lambs, feed My sheep, let restoration shine!
Transforming bitter weeping into ministry divine!
[Verse 2] [Instrumental Counterpoint & Vocals]
Three times denied, three times restored beside the morning sea
Lord, You know all things, You know that I love Thee!
No longer trusting human strength, but anchored in the Rock
He stood to lead in holiness the Master's chosen flock
[Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Harmony & Sacred Solo]
Oh, grace that looks past our denial and lifts us from the floor!
The Good Shepherd who knocks upon the contrite sinner's door!
Repentance, pardon, healing love and apostolic silence!
Preaching with power and bold faith the Savior's holy Name!
[Chorus] [Full Grand Climax]
Meeting the eyes of Jesus and weeping bitter tears!
Breaking the pride of self-reliance through the heavy years!
For on the shore of Galilee the Risen Lord would say:
Simon, son of John, do you love Me along the way?
Feed My lambs, feed My sheep, let restoration shine!
Transforming bitter weeping into ministry divine!
[Outro] [distant rooster crow at dawn & cold charcoal embers foley Fading into Stillness]
Peter Weeping Bitterly at the Roosters Crow...
To Elohim God be all the glory. Amen.
[Fade Out]
[End]