Today’s theme for Song Lyric Sunday is, “days.”
Three days after Jesus died on the cross, Mary Magdalene saw him alive.
….Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
John 20: 10-18
You can see Mary’s joy in this video perfectly aligned with Natalie Grant’s song, “Alive.” It gives me chills, or “Godbumps,” every time.
“Alive”
By Natalie Grant
Who but You, could breathe and leave a trail of galaxies and dream of me?
What kind of Love is writing my story till the end with Mercy’s pen? Only You.
What kind of king would choose to wear a crown that bleeds and scars to win my heart?
What kind of Love tells me I’m the reason He can’t stay inside the grave?
You. Is it You? Standing here before my eyes, every part of my heart cries
Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy’s overcome; Death has lost and Love has won Alive! Alive!
Hallelujah, Risen Lord, the only One I fall before I am His because He is alive.
Who could speak, and send the demons back from where they came with just one Name?
What other heart would let itself be broken every time till He healed mine?
You. Only You could turn my darkness into dawn; running right into Your arms
Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy’s overcome; Death has lost and Love has won Alive! Alive!
Hallelujah, Risen Lord, the only One I fall before I am His because He is
Emmanuel, the promised King the baby who made angels sing Son of Man who walked with us, healing, breathing in our dust
The author of all history, the answer to all mysteries The Lamb of God who rolled away, the stone in front of every grave
Alive! Alive! Look what Mercy’s overcome;
Death has lost and Love has won.
(Hallelujah)
Alive! I am His because He is alive. Alive!
Lyrics from: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/nataliegrant/alive.html
For more information on Song Lyric Sunday, visit Helen’s blog at:
https://helenswordsoflife.com/2018/03/31/song-lyric-sunday-theme-for-4-1-18/
April 1, 2018 at 8:18 am
This song has a powerfully mighty sound to it. Thanks for sharing.
April 1, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Oh yes! The drum beats and her voice move me in a way few songs do. I’m glad you heard and appreciated this. It’s an honor to share.
April 1, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Hi JoAnna! My brother in law sent me that exact verse today! He sends a bible verse every day by text…it is quite awesome.
Hope you are well and that your day is filled with love and forgiveness! Many sweet blessings to you and yours ❤
April 2, 2018 at 12:00 am
Thank you, dear Lorrie. Wow, that’s cool that your brother sends you a bible verse every day. This is one of my favorites. Much love to you! Enjoy the week ahead! ❤
April 2, 2018 at 7:58 am
😁 It is cool! He sends them by text…I keep telling him he should start a blog but he doesn’t want to. Anyway…I look forward to them every day. It’s nice to have the connection.
Hope your April…and week…starts off with good things 💜
April 2, 2018 at 10:07 pm
❤
April 1, 2018 at 7:16 pm
Beautiful song & video. It is so joyful and uplifting, and I enjoyed it very much. Thanks! 🙂
April 2, 2018 at 12:08 am
My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
April 2, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Yes, I sure did. 🙂
April 22, 2018 at 6:32 pm
“Death has lost and love has one” is probably my favorite line. What a beautiful song! Thank you so much for sharing!
April 22, 2018 at 9:55 pm
Yep, that line just rolls off my tongue. I’m glad you like it. A pleasure to share.
April 22, 2018 at 10:03 pm
I totally spelled “won” wrong, but I figured you knew what I meant. 😊
April 23, 2018 at 11:10 pm
Of course! 🙂 No worries.