A song of penitence and absolution
words and music by Andrew Alder
Is the church triumphant
Or just too soon at rest?
Our words and our deeds seem feeble and few
We often stumble
We fail to do our best
The world looks at the Church and says "Where are you?"
It's covered by the blood
My precious Jesus
It's covered by the blood
You did not die in vain
Those things we've left undone are covered by the blood
Is faith the answer
Will prayer win the day?
When evil and want are so plain to see
Our prayers unanswered
Our plans in disarray
The world asks "Where is God?" and so do we
It's covered by the blood
My dear Lord Jesus
It's covered by the blood
You did not die in vain
Those times we fail to trust are covered by the blood
Is love the victor
Is Jesus' love the way
Can violence be healed by a gentle touch?
Both in the big decisions
And living every day
The way of the cross asks far too much
It's covered by the blood
Come soon Lord Jesus
It's covered by the blood
You did not die in vain
Even my shallow love is covered by the blood
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See also the Blood of Jesus for why this was written