[Intro: Scratches]
"Wrath and Grace"
"Christcentric"
[Verse 1: Ian Buchanan]
In chapter 3 of Zechariah we see the angel of Yahweh
Interceding for the high priest
Joshua stands before Him wearing garments of filth
And Satan's present, he's accusing Josh of all of his guilt
But Joshua is chosen and precious, a citizen
Of Jerusalem and an heir of all of God's covenant blessings
Matter of fact, get this boy up out of his filthy rags
And give him pure vestments 'cause he stands protected
Who mediates for this mediator? None other than God the Son
The pre-incarnate Christ and our blessed savior
Check the significance and I promise that it is major
See the glory of Christ and His unmerited favor
With the filth and guilt of sin now removed
And the accuser sharply rebuked and now subdued
Christ clothes Josh in His righteousness and then proves
The greater high priest of the Lord defends the accused
[Scratches: Ian Buchanan]
The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name
What was written of old, yes, it was scribed for our benefit
The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name
[Verse 2: Ian Buchanan]
If Josh would keep the charge of the Lord and walk in His ways
He would receive his reward and by his merits be paid
But the problem is Joshua is a sinner, and therefore
The God who lives will send the Branch to accomplish this
Christ the perfect royal son, He kept His charge
And now in righteousness He rules over the house of God
Bestowed with all power to execute righteous punishments
He reigns over the courts of the Lord with right judgment
We receive the reward for all that Christ merited
By faith-union with Him we receive an inheritance
Right access to God and His benefits, His benevolence
Shines upon us, although formerly orphans and derelicts
Zechariah saw this so clearly, though in a vision dimly
He gazed upon the Son, who defends and forgives the guilty
And as for the dragon, that nasty and ancient serpent
Christ rebukes him and crushes his head, let's bow in worship
[Scratches: Ian Buchanan]
The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name
What was written of old, yes, it was scribed for our benefit
The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name
[Verse 3: Ian Buchanan]
To whom shall we flee from the assault of our adversary?
Who seeks to accuse those enrolled in God's sanctuary?
He who seeks to sift us, guilt us, blame us
Cannot withstand the One, the Son who finds us blameless
See our glorious, resurrected, exalted King
A sure refuge for every sinner who clings to Him
Christ our king restrains and conquers the enemy
As He subdues, rules, and defends His people relentlessly
Revelation 12, we hear thunderous joy in Heaven
The accuser can no longer accuse our brethren
By the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony
They conquer Satan, please turn to verse 11
It seems more than proper that our Lord and Abba
Would send forth His son for redemptive slaughter
While Jesus was offered up on the cross as His altar
He crushed the serpent at the Place of the Skull, Golgotha
[Scratches: Various]
"The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name"
"What was written of old, yes, it was scribed for our benefit"
"The priest who will judge is also the king who will reign
These are one and the same and Jesus Christ is His name"
"Wrath and Grace"
"Christcentric"
"Bow in the presence of greatness"
"Jesus is Lord"
