Our Cross

Jesus taught that He must suffer
That His path could not be tougher
From elders and chief priests and scribes
He’d die, and be raised He describes

But Peter said this won’t happen
Christ said, Get behind Me, Satan!
Be mindful of the things of God
And not the things that men applaud

Someone who wants to follow Me
Takes up his cross, lives selflessly
Try to save your life and lose it
Lose it and you’ll find ev’ry whit

Gain the whole world. What profit’s there
To lose your soul going nowhere?
What will you exchange for your soul
The Son of Man will reward works whole

There are some here who will die
Till they see the kingdom coming by

Matthew 16:21-28

On What Rock

Who do people say the Son is
A prophet or John the Baptist
Who do you say I am abroad
You are the Christ, the Son of God

You are blessed Simon Bar-Jonah
THIS is revealed by My Father
YOU are Peter, and on THIS rock
I will erect My called out flock

The grave won’t prevail against it
And the keys to YOU I remit
Whatever YOU forbid on earth
Is taboo as heaven set forth

Whatever you permit on earth
Is allowed as heaven set forth
Then He ordered His disciples
That He’s Christ don’t tell the peoples