A Beautiful, Scandalous Night

A number of years ago The Smalltown Poets—who remain one of my favorite CCM bands—covered the song, “A Beautiful, Scandalous Night.”  It is a powerful meditation on the horrific and glorious reality of Christ’s death.  Here is a video to the song, done by the original artist, The Choir.

As you approach Easter, may the truths of this song flood your heart with joy and thanksgiving. The tree which brought Jesus death has brought us life.

Go on up to the mountain of mercyTo the crimson perpetual tideKneel down on the shoreBe thirsty no moreGo under and be purified

Follow Christ to the holy mountainSinner, sorry and wrecked by the fallCleanse your heart and your soulIn the fountain that flowsFor you and for me and for all

At the wonderful tragic mysterious treeOn that beautiful scandalous night you and meWere atoned by His blood and forever washed whiteOn that beautiful scandalous night

On the hillside you will be deliveredAt the foot of the cross justifiedAnd your spirit restoredBy the river that poursFrom our blessed Saviors side

At the wonderful tragic mysterious tree

Go on up to the mountain of mercyTo the crimson perpetual tideKneel down on the shore be thirsty no moreGo under and be purified

At the wonderful tragic mysterious treeOn that beautiful scandalous night you and meWere atoned by his blood and forever washed whiteOn that beautiful scandalous night

Soli Deo Gloria, dss