The Gospel Truth
Jaclynn Huse / Shirley Nagel
VERSE 1
The hammer came down on nails he had earned
The thief hung there dying, his sentenced deserved
As darkness crept in, Jesus turned to His side
And in that moment, the thief saw the light
CHORUS
Oh! the verdict was read (last chorus: YES!)
“You’re guilty” he said
But the judge overruled
And showed us all what mercy can do
“The penalty’s paid
No debt remains”
The cross stands to prove
There’s pardon for you
And, my friend, that’s the gospel truth
Praise God! That’s the gospel truth
VERSE 2
In the heavenly throw room, my trial began
The lamb’s book was opened as I took the stand
The gavel rang out, “Defendant, please rise!”
The sentence was death, but the Lord gave me life
BRIDGE
Far better than justice
Too good to believe
We shout Hallelujah
The sinner walks free