The Thief on the Cross Given Paradise at Sunset

[Intro] [fading desert wind breath & promise of paradise foley] The Thief on the Cross Given Paradise at Sunset... Luke 23:39-43. 'Jesus answered him, 'Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.'' [Verse 1] [Main Instrumentation & Rhythm Section] Upon the rocky hilltop as the darkness veiled the sun Two dying criminals hung beside the Holy Chosen One One hurled abuse and blasphemy with his expiring breath While the other looked upon the Lord in the dark hour of death Do you not fear God even now since you are under curse? We are punished justly for our deeds could not be worse! But this Man has done nothing wrong! he cried across the hill Then turned his eyes to Jesus where the blood was flowing still [Pre-Chorus] [Dynamic Build & Harmony] Lord, remember me when You come in Your kingdom bright A plea of eleventh-hour faith inside the dying light [Chorus] [Resonant Authentic Climax] Today you will be with Me in the garden of paradise! Answering the cry of faith with mercy beyond price! No baptism, no earthly works, no time to mend his way Yet saved by pure repentant trust on that momentous day! Look to the cross, repent in tears, let every soul believe The dying Savior has the power all sinners to receive! [Verse 2] [Instrumental Counterpoint & Vocals] The veil was torn in two within the temple far below As Jesus yielded up His breath inside the twilight glow And with Him walked the ransomed thief into the golden gate Proving that true repentance is never, ever too late [Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Harmony & Sacred Solo] Oh, hallelujah! Unfathomable mercy at the eleventh hour! Breaking the gates of death and hell with resurrection power! Paradise opened, sin forgiven, covenant unfurled! Praising the Lamb of Elohim who overcomes the world! [Chorus] [Full Grand Climax] Today you will be with Me in the garden of paradise! Answering the cry of faith with mercy beyond price! No baptism, no earthly works, no time to mend his way Yet saved by pure repentant trust on that momentous day! Look to the cross, repent in tears, let every soul believe The dying Savior has the power all sinners to receive! [Outro] [fading desert wind breath & promise of paradise foley Fading into Stillness] The Thief on the Cross Given Paradise at Sunset... To Elohim God be all the glory. Amen. [Fade Out] [End]