Son of Timaeus
Cry for Mercy: Bartimaeus' Redemption Tale
Lyrics
Out of Jericho the death and dust, the dream
Describing the scene outside Jericho, with death, dust, and dreams.
First thing I can recall is the scream
Earliest memory involves a scream, suggesting a traumatic experience.
How did he know we were walking by
Raising questions about how someone knew they were passing by.
How long had he been crying
Wondering about the duration of the person's crying.
Oh Lord, have mercy on me
A plea for mercy to the Lord.
Son of David, have mercy on me!
Specifically addressing the Son of David, repeating the plea for mercy.
Shut him up! everyone said
Others urging to silence the person making the plea.
But that just sent that man off the rails
The attempt to quiet the person only makes their situation worse.
He shouted straight in their faces
The person defying the attempt to silence, shouting at those present.
He cried out even more
Continuing to cry out even louder despite efforts to stop.
Oh Lord, have mercy on me!
Reiterating the plea for mercy from the Lord.
Son of David, have mercy on me!
Again addressing the Son of David, seeking mercy.
Jesus told the people Call him here
Jesus instructing others to bring the person forward.
Jesus told the people Call him here
Repeating the call for the person to come forward.
Here he came running for his life
The person running towards Jesus for salvation.
Bare feet on the road and leaping to his Saviour's side
Describing the person's fervent approach, barefoot and leaping.
Lightlless eyes rolling out of time
Depicting the person's eyes as dark and timeless.
and a face wide and open to the holy fire
Describing the person's face as open to divine inspiration.
Oh Lord, have mercy on me
Repeating the plea for mercy, emphasizing the Lord's compassion.
Son of David, have mercy on me!
Addressing the Son of David again, seeking mercy and healing.
Oh Lord, I wanna see again
Expressing the desire to see again, possibly alluding to spiritual insight.
Jesus told him Go, go in peace
Jesus instructing the person to go in peace after healing.
Bartimaeus was dancing
Describing the joyful response of the healed person, dancing in gratitude.
Was it hard to believe?
Pondering the potential difficulty others might have in believing the miraculous healing.
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