Zacchaeus Climbing Down from the Sycamore Tree

[Intro] [sycamore leaf rustle & silver coins counted on table foley] Zacchaeus Climbing Down from the Sycamore Tree... Luke 19:1-10. 'Jesus said to him 'Today salvation has come to this house... For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.'' [Verse 1] [Main Instrumentation & Rhythm Section] In Jericho the wealthy chief tax collector ran ahead Short in his stature wanting to see what the scriptures said He climbed up in a sycamore tree above the surging crowd To catch a glimpse of Jesus Christ, unhindered and unbowed When Jesus reached the spot He looked above and called his name: Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for this is why I came! I must abide inside your house this very joyful day! He scrambled down with leaping heart and welcomed Him straightway! [Pre-Chorus] [Dynamic Build & Harmony] While all the people muttered He has gone to be the guest Of one who is a sinner who has taxed the poor oppressed! [Chorus] [Resonant Authentic Climax] Fourfold restitution and salvation has come to this house! Turning from worldly greed to keep the true and holy vows! Lord, half my goods I give the poor, and if I cheated men, I will restore it fourfold back into their hands again! Open the doors, rejoice in grace, let true repentance prove The power of the Son of Man whose heart is saving love! [Verse 2] [Instrumental Counterpoint & Vocals] Jesus declared to all the house: Today salvation came! For he is also Abraham's son through faith in God's great Name! For the Son of Man has come to seek and save what has been lost! Bringing the living water free without an earthly cost! [Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Harmony & Sacred Solo] Oh, hallelujah! True repentance changes how we live! Giving back fourfold what we took, rejoicing now to give! Joy in the home, peace in the soul, covenant unsealed! Every broken relationship by Jesus Christ is healed! [Chorus] [Full Grand Climax] Fourfold restitution and salvation has come to this house! Turning from worldly greed to keep the true and holy vows! Lord, half my goods I give the poor, and if I cheated men, I will restore it fourfold back into their hands again! Open the doors, rejoice in grace, let true repentance prove The power of the Son of Man whose heart is saving love! [Outro] [sycamore leaf rustle & silver coins counted on table foley Fading into Stillness] Zacchaeus Climbing Down from the Sycamore Tree... To Elohim God be all the glory. Amen. [Fade Out] [End]