The Price of Silver (Judas Iscariot) (Matthew 26:14–25, John 13:27, Matthew 27:3–5, Zechariah 11:12–13)

I thought he'd rise to take the throne To cast down Rome, to lead his own

I followed close, I heard him speak But his kingdom came to serve the weak

He looked at me, the bread was torn His eyes knew all, my heart was worn

That which thou dost do quickly set And mercy lingered where angels tread

The silver rain, my soul grew cold I sold the sun, not for gold

I watched him taken, silent bound The truth I sought could not be found

I thought I'd save him, force his hand But heaven bowed, I didn't understand

Did he know all along my part to play? Did he weep for me that day

The corn still burned in my closed hand And I can't bear to take this stand

That which thou dost do quickly I did Now shame has found where love once hid

O God of mercy, if mercy be true Is there forgiveness even for me too

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The price of silver was you