The Third Day Dawn

This is a powerful Easter hymn that captures the journey from sorrow to joy, highlighting the transformational power of Christ’s resurrection. This song is about the profound story of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, death, and resurrection. It reflects on the emotional and spiritual significance of His sacrifice—walking alongside Him on the way to the cross, witnessing His suffering, and feeling the weight of His wounds and mercy. The lyrics describe the sorrow of His death, the darkness and despair of His burial, and the triumphant joy of His resurrection on the third day. The song emphasizes themes of love, mercy, hope, and victory over death. It portrays Jesus as the wounded King who bore our sins and offers forgiveness even to His enemies. The triumphant chorus celebrates His resurrection, declaring that death has been defeated, and Jesus is alive, bringing hope and eternal life. #praiseandworship #praisesongs #gospelmusic #easter #jesussongs #jesussongsforyou #christianmusic #christiansong #christiansongs Lyric: I walked the road behind You that day Dust and blood on the narrow way The crowd cried out and the sky turned grey And my heart was breaking The weight of the cross upon Your back Every step like thunder cracked I wanted to speak but my courage lacked As they drove the nails in Every cry, every wound You bore Cut like a sword through my soul Oh my Lord, my wounded King I saw the cross where they nailed Your hands Heaven wept as the hammer rang And darkness covered the land Love was written in every scar Mercy poured from Your broken heart I thought the night would never end As they laid You in the grave I stood beneath that cruel tree Where the King of glory died for me Still Your voice spoke mercy Even for Your enemies When You breathed Your final breath Hope was buried deep with death And all our dreams were laid to rest In a borrowed tomb Every tear, every shattered prayer Fell in the silence there Oh my Lord, my wounded King I saw the cross where they pierced Your side Heaven cried as the earth did shake And darkness swallowed the light Love was written in every scar Mercy poured from Your broken heart We thought the night would never end As the stone was rolled in place But the morning came… Like fire in the sky The grave was shaking Death lost its right The stone rolled back The tomb was bare The Lord of life Was standing there Death is defeated The grave has lost The Lamb has risen The victory’s won Death is defeated The grave has lost The risen Jesus Our living hope (Easter celebration) Oh my Lord, my risen King The cross could not hold Your holy name Heaven roared when the stone rolled away And the night turned into day Love has conquered the darkest grave Mercy shines like the morning blaze Hallelujah forever we sing Hope was born on the third day Hallelujah, the King is alive Hallelujah, the stone rolled aside Hallelujah, the Lamb glorified Jesus lives forever