Will the Lord Remember Me
Redemption's Hope: Seeking Remembrance Beyond Life
Lyrics
When on the cross of Calvary
Reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary's cross.
The Lord was crucified
Describing the crucifixion event where the Lord was put on the cross.
The mob stood 'round Him and mocked him
Depiction of a hostile crowd mocking Jesus during the crucifixion.
Yeah, they mocked him until He died
Emphasizing the persistence of the mockery until Jesus' death.
Two thieves were nailed beside Him
Mention of two thieves crucified alongside Jesus.
To share the agony
Expressing the shared suffering and agony of those on the cross.
But one of them cried out to Him,
One of the thieves pleading with Jesus for remembrance.
O Lord remember me
The plea for remembrance: "O Lord remember me."
Will the Lord remember me
Pondering whether the Lord will remember the speaker.
When I am called to go
Reflecting on the moment of the speaker's own passing.
When I have crossed death's chilly sea
Contemplating the crossing of the metaphorical "death's chilly sea."
Will He His love there show
Questioning if, in death, the Lord will continue to show love.
O yes, He heard my feeble cry
Affirmation that the Lord heard the speaker's weak cry for help.
From bondage set me free
Claiming freedom from bondage through the Lord's intervention.
And when I reach those pearly gates
Anticipating reaching heaven's gates with confidence.
He will remember me
Expectation that the Lord will remember the speaker at the gates.
Will the Lord remember me
Reiteration of the question regarding remembrance by the Lord.
When I am called to go
Revisiting the thought of the speaker's eventual departure.
When I have crossed death's chilly sea
Repeating the imagery of crossing the metaphorical "death's chilly sea."
Will He His love still show
Questioning if the Lord's love will persist in the afterlife.
O yes, He heard my feeble cry
Reaffirmation that the Lord heard the speaker's feeble cry for help.
From bondage set me free
Restating the idea of liberation from bondage through divine intervention.
And when I reach those pearly gates
Reiterating the confidence in being remembered at heaven's gates.
He will remember me
Concluding assurance that the Lord will remember the speaker in the afterlife.
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