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Simon's Song (Solo).mp3
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I am the proud father of two adult children. I have been playing the guitar for various church bands for over 25 years. All of these songs are original and reflect a preference to Christian music with a country rhythm.
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Genre
Country • Christian Country
Charts
Peak #98
Peak in subgenre #20
Author
Gord Lang
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Gord Lang
Uploaded
September 26, 2012
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MP3 6.0 MB • 160 kbps • 5:17
Story behind the song
Someday, when we get to Heaven, we just might meet the man who's story is reflected in this song. We don't really know much about him but we do know that he had a life-changing experience one day on his way to Jerusalem. That day he was forced, by Roman law, to be a burden-bearer for a condemned prisoner who was scheduled to be crucified within hours. Nothing much is said in scripture about his encounter with the suffering Christ on that day, but there are indications that it was definitely life-changing for Simon of Cyrene. In the book of Acts 13:1 we notice his name mentioned among the stalwart teachers in the church at Antioch. What happened in those few moments we can only surmise, but it effected a lasting change in Simon's spiritual life.
Lyrics
I'll always remember the day that I met Him outside of Jerusalem's gate Accused of committing unpard'nable sins – and condemned to a criminal's fate They said He was worse than Barabbas the rebel – defying the laws of the day Battered and bruised now the weight of the cross made Him stumble along the way They never did prove that He broke any laws it was all circumstantial at best I couldn't believe the injustice they rendered - the truth was never addressed So many accused Him of all kinds of sins although no one could show any loss Through all of the trial He suffered alone - until I had to carry His cross They said He was Jesus the prophet from Naz'reth and surely I'd heard of His name He had nothing to drink to provide for His thirst and nothing to cover His shame There wasn't a hint that He bore any vengeance - compassion was all that I saw The Roman who forced me to carry His burden was merely imposing the law They mocked Him and told how He'd saved many others but now He was helpless and weak In spite of ridiculous accusations He clearly refused to speak Then they dared Him to call down the heavenly host just to rescue Him out of their hands But His only words were Father forgive them – there's no one who understands It's been several years but with each passing day now the drama still plays in my mind And the Light of The World is still bringing sight to those who are wandering blind Today its a different burden I carry for all of the sheep who are lost I count it a priv'lege with each passing day that I get to carry His cross
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