The Gospel Truth

The hammer came down on nails he had earned The thief on there dying, He said it's deserved As darkness crept in Jesus turned to his side And in that moment the thief saw the light Oh the verdict was read: you're guilty he said But the judge overruled and showed us all what mercy can do The penalty's paid, No debt remains The cross stands to prove there's pardon for you And my friend that's the Gospel truth Praise God, that's the Gospel truth In the Heavenly throne room My trial began The lambs book was open as I took the stand The gavel rang out "defendant please rise" The sentence was death, but the Lord gave me life Oh the verdict was read: you're guilty he said But the judge overruled and showed us all what mercy can do The penalty's paid, No debt remains The cross stands to prove there's pardon for you And my friend that's the Gospel truth Praise God, that's the Gospel truth Far better than justice, too good to believe We shout Hallelujah, the sinner walks free Oh the verdict was read: you're guilty he said But the judge overruled and showed us all what mercy can do The penalty's paid, No debt remains The cross stands to prove there's pardon for you And my friend that's the gospel truth Praise God, that's the gospel truth Praise God, that's the gospel truth