Good Friday

I have a friend whose favorite hymn is Wesley’s “And Can It Be”.  As good as the text is, I have never quite understood his fascination with the song… until today.

Today it was the closing hymn of a three-hour Good Friday service, following a sermon on the words “It is finished”.  Done.  Paid in full.

Good Friday is a dark day, but it ends with a victory shout.  The procession of the nations might well enter the celestial throne room singing this song to our King…