Painted-On Smiles
The Two Thieves
Copyright 1998.
As you can see, I wrote this song some time ago, during our pastor's exposition of the crucifixion, from the
Gospel of Luke.
And, as sometimes happens, I was struck by the message and started scribbling lyrics. Some folks looked over and
thought I was taking notes on the sermon. But, while I heard what was being said, the words of this song were
flowing through my head and had to be written down, before I forgot them.
And I ask you, dear listener, have you ever opened up your heart to Him, asked Him to forgive you for your sins?
Asked Him to remember you?
Oh, but you say, He could NEVER forgive some of the horrible things I've done.
Listen, dear sinner. We have ALL sinned (Rom3:23) and all manner of sins will be forgiven. (Matt12:31)
Just like the thief on the cross, Jesus offers you a free gift of eternity with Him in paradise.
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Lyrics
Verse 1:
On a hill outside Jerusalem
Two thieves hung on the cross
Paying for their sins with their lives
And between them hung a man
Who claimed to be the Son of God
And the people stood around
To watch Him die.
Chorus:
They say that He saved others
That He made the blind to see
That He walked upon the waters of
The Sea of Galilee
If He's healed so many others
Let Him heal Himself instead
He won't fool anybody
When He's dead.
Verse 2:
And the thief upon the left
They had to drag him through the street
From the prison at the bottom
To the Hill called Calvary
And he cursed his Jewish brothers
And he cursed his Roman guards
And he heard them mock
The man they came to see.
Chorus:
They say that You saved others
That You made the blind to see
That You walked upon the waters of
The Sea of Galilee
If You've healed so many others
If You're who You claim to be
Then save us from this death and agony.
Verse 3:
But the thief upon the right
Rebuked him on the left
"Don't you fear God,
Seeing we are all condemned?
And you and I are guilty
And we both deserve to die
But the man between
Is innocent of sin."
Chorus:
"I believe that You saved others
That You made the blind to see
That You walked upon the waters of
The Sea of Galilee
Lord, You've healed so many others
Could You save a thief like me?
When You come into Your own
Remember me."
Verse 4:
On a hill outside Jerusalem
Two thieves hung on the cross
One fighting death with passion
One welcoming with sighs.
For between them hung a man
Who was the Holy Lamb of God
Who said "Today you'll stand
With Me in paradise."
Chorus:
And it's True that He saved others
That He made the blind to see
That He walked upon the waters of
The Sea of Galilee
And it doesn't matter what you've done
He won't turn you away
Won't you open up your heart to him today?
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