The cry from the cross – a reflection on Psalm 22

My God

My God

why have you forsaken me?

why the cross?

Why the mocking?

Why the agony?

Enthroned as Holy One

here on the cross

taking the insults

baring the pain

trusting in the Father

to deliver

from shame

my God

my God

why have you forsaken me?

why are you there taking the blame

for my iniquity?

Such love

such love

in body broken

in blood spilled

may the people

proclaim the righteousness of God

telling generations all the Lord has done

to the ends of the earth