Part of a concept album where I write a song from the perspective of one of the people in each chapter of the book of Mark.
Mark 8 (Jesus)
Capo 2
C
Rejected by the priests and elders
I’ll tell you that Messiah dies
The Son of Man must suffer greatly
Then in three days will arise
If you want to follow in my footsteps
There’s one action you must take
Life is there for the receiving
You get it if you lose it for my sake
What benefit to gain the whole world
If you end up forfeiting your life
Take up your cross and follow me now
Leave all the rest of it behind
What exchange is there to be made?
What can you give to save your soul?
Your new life is going to cost your old one
Deny yourself to be made whole
What benefit to gain the whole world
If you end up forfeiting your life
Take up your cross and follow me now
Leave all the rest of it behind
@nancycunning Feb 2022
Wow. What a great song, and what a cool concept for your album. I like the way you play and sing, and the words are great. Can't wait to hear the rest. Maybe we can write together next year.