Were You There
Journey of Redemption: Witnessing the Crucifixion and Resurrection
Lyrics
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Asking if the listener was present during the crucifixion of Jesus.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the importance of the inquiry.
Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotion or awe through repeated "Oh."
Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Reflecting on the emotional impact, causing the singer to tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Reiteration of the initial question about being present during crucifixion.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Asking if the listener witnessed the act of nailing Jesus to the cross.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Repeating the inquiry for emphasis.
Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotion or awe through repeated "Oh."
Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Reflecting on the emotional impact of witnessing the crucifixion.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Reiteration of the question related to nailing Jesus to the tree.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Asking if the listener was present during the burial of Jesus.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Repeating the inquiry for emphasis.
Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotion or awe through repeated "Oh."
Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Reflecting on the emotional impact of witnessing the burial.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Reiteration of the question related to the laying of Jesus in the tomb.
Were you there when He rose up from the dead?
Asking if the listener was present during the resurrection of Jesus.
Were you there when He rose up from the dead?
Repeating the inquiry for emphasis.
Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotion or awe through repeated "Oh."
Sometimes I feel like shouting
Expressing the intense emotions, possibly a desire to shout "Glory."
Glory, Glory, Glory
Repeating "Glory" for emphasis.
Were you there when He rose up from the dead?
Reiteration of the question related to the resurrection of Jesus.
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