“Lazarus, Come Out!”

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1. Jesus went to Lazarus’ tomb 

one sad and mournful day.

Martha said, “He’d be alive, 

had you not been away.”

Jesus WEPT consoling 

both the sisters so forlorn,

who, between their faith and sadness, 

must have been quite torn.

Jesus wept for Lazarus, 

but also for mankind,

praying to His Father 

that salvation we would find.

Crying can be heard, but weeping 

comes from deep within.

Jesus’ depth of feeling was 

to save us from our sin.

2. He sympathized with us and prayed, 

that we would have the grace

for all the trials in this life, 

and death we’d have to face.

He saved this mighty miracle as 

the last before His death,

continuing to sacrifice himself 

‘til His last breath.

In raising Lazarus to life, 

He showed us His great POWER

as author of both life and death, 

and Master of each hour.

3. Jesus asked, “Do you believe in me”, 

with gentle nod.

“Yes Lord, I believe you are the Christ, 

the Son of God!”

Jesus said, “Then you shall surely see 

God’s GLORY here!”

And those who heard His words could feel 

the power of God was near.

Silence must have fallen 

mesmerizing those who stood

close to the tomb of Lazarus, 

as Jesus understood

that this would be His greatest miracle 

before He died,

extinguishing man’s doubt and fear, 

and Satan’s lustful pride.

4. No one saw the ANGELS 

who were gathered round the tomb,

as heaven soon would open 

and extinguish clouds of gloom.

When the angels, carefully, 

the stone began to roll,

Jesus’ words, “Lazarus, come out!” 

pierced every heart and soul!

We can only wonder 

and imagine what took place

within the hearts of those who watched 

the look on Lazarus’ face.

5. Jesus wished to show the power 

that He desired to leave.

This was His great legacy 

to all those who believe.

Never be alarmed with trials 

or insecurity,

for we are clothed with Jesus’ power, 

by His own decree.

Together we are strong and stand 

against all sin and death,

PROTECTED by the love of Jesus, 

until our last breath.

It's then, we too, like Lazarus,  

will each hear Jesus say,

“Come my child and follow me, 

to your eternal day!”