Last(ing) Words by Robert M. Hinnen
Hanging on Golgotha’s terrible tree ne’er was a love so true
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
The repentant thief rewarded looking into the Messiah’s eyes“
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
To Mary, his mother and the disciple beloved like a brother
“Woman, behold, your son!” and John, “Behold, your mother!”
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased
This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood
“I thirst” Jesus said, knowing our salvation He had already won
Scourged, nailed to the cross, bearing our sins for our eternal benefit
Our Lord and Savior cried “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”
“It is finished,” and he bowed his head, the last words He would say
Until He crushed the serpent’s head, defeating death that wondrous third day!
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:1-4, 6 ESV
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