Ex Paradiso (2:5-18)

Why did Jesus come to earth When heaven was His home Though higher than the angels Why'd He stoop down below O what on earth compelled him What could draw him nigh What could tempt the Son of God To give up Paradise and die Why did Jesus come to earth I'll tell you why He came To suffer as the founder And perfecter of the faith O many are the sons To glory He will bring Sing your praises to the King Sing the songs of the redeemed Why did Jesus come to earth Pay attention and you'll see When he became a man We gained solidarity O Jesus calls us brothers We're flesh and blood the same Stand amazed he's not ashamed To call us by the family name Why did Jesus come to earth To strike and kill the devil To ransom men from slavery To seek and save the rebel O death, you are defeated! And man is raised to life And that is why the glorious Christ He gave up Paradise and died Et perducant te angeli ex paradiso Emmanuel Why did Jesus come to earth I'll tell you two more things To be appointed as a high priest And to die as an offering Goodbye, heaven Hello, earth