Lawhead - We Want a King Lyrics

Soon as it touched our lips we knew
The poison we took was through and through
The serpent uncoiled with a gleam in his eye
But Oh my God, my God, was not surprised
I Am that I Am, gave us the thing that we chose
Fear, famine, flames, flesh, foes
I Am that I Am, gave us a promise that we didn't deserve
A champion's coming and He's coming to reverse this curse

We are in need of a hero
We are in need of a champion
Send us a King, if you hear us
Heal our hearts, heal our land
Fill our hearts

So our champion hung dying
With thorns upon His brow
And the serpent, close at hand, said
Where are your people now?
He hissed out, "They're all worthless
So rip this earth apart
And send all of humanity
To me here in the dark."
But our Savior in His wisdom
Saw right through the lies
He raised His head to heaven
"It is finished." He replied
At with that stroke, the serpent lost
Because of His great love
So here I stand, with all the saints
Singing "Nothing But The Blood"