Bitterness Breaks - Saul's Song
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I see a face of a man named Saul,
Striding past the Temple hall
Intent on bringing hurt and shame
To all who follow Jesus name.
Face ablaze with righteous zeal -
In God's name, he'll bring them to heel.
Chorus
But the bitterness breaks
When love flows thru
Reaching out His hand to you
Takes the strain, feels the pain inside
Dries the tears I cannot hide
The war is done, no need to fight
Wounds now healed,
It's no longer night.
New dawn of love breaks through complete
Brings you safely to his feet.
(replace with following line last time through)
(Last time) His love for you makes bitter sweet.
 
I see a face all lined and grey,
Regret for all that's passed away.
Family close by -  never seen.
Knots inside, bind her dreams
Years of toil she gave them all
Sacrificed, still they don't call.
 
I see a face hold back the tears,
Her man has changed thru later years
No longer loved but life sapped dry.
He doesn't care, I don't know why.
But now she pushes all away,
Enough to cope, to live each day.
Chorus
I see a face confident and sure.
He doesn't need faith at his door.
He's in control. He knows life's game
Yet holds inside his secret shame.
Lash out loud ! Let others burn !
Protect yourself at every turn.
 
I see a face feeling agony,
Hanging crudely from a tree.
Tormentors raising ridicule
Calling, "King of Jews !", "You fool !"
His powerful claim, His victory,
The centerpoint of history.
As love-lined face pales and dies,
"Forgive them Father God !", he cries
 
Chorus...But the bitternes breaks.....
His love for you makes bitter sweet.
 ©Don Stott  Eliab.com
 
 

Rejection
Hurt
Bitterness
Saul Paul
Jesus the cross
​crucifixion
New Testament