Nicole Nordeman - Why

We rode into town the other day
Just me and my daddy
He said I'd finally reached that age
And I could ride next to him on a horse
That of course was not quite as wide

We heard a crowd of people shouting
And so we stopped to find out why
And there was that man that my dad said he loved
But today there was fear in his eyes

So I said daddy why are they screaming
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe?
I'll bet that crown hurts him more then he shows
Daddy please can't you do something?
He looks as though he's gonna cry
You said he was stronger than all of those guys
Daddy please tell me why?
Why does everyone want him to die?

Later that day the sky grew cloudy
And daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy
Boy was he right
But I could not keep from wondering
If there was something he had to hide
So after he left I had to find out
I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds
To a hill where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from the cross

And it said father why are they screaming?
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why are they casting their lots for my clothes?
This crown of thorns hurts me more then it shows
Father please can't you do something?
I know that you must hear my cry's
I thought I could handle a cross of this size
Father remind me why?
Why does everyone want me to die?
When will I understand why?

My precious son
I hear them screaming
I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming
But soon I will clothe you in robes of my own
Jesus this hurts me much more then you know
But this dark hour
I must do nothing
Though I've heard your unbearable cries
The power in your blood
Destroys all of the lies
Soon you'll see past their unmerciful lies
Look there below
See the child
Trembling by her father's side
Now I can tell you why
She is why you must die


Good Friday is just 2 days away...Here is one Good Fridaay song.

There are a lot of lyrics in Nicole Nordeman's song. Just listen to it, and it will definitely overwhelm you with emotions..

You can try to find the song in youtube, some with nice videos...

Nicole Nordeman - Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-and-so's that used to be the best
At such-and-such, it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough to make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough to make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy


Not well traveled, not well read,
Not well to do or well bred
Just want to hear instead
"Well Done" good and faithful one...


I've known this song for a long time already, and it is still one of my favourite songs. Just that in office today while waiting for the time to go home, I was just thinking and reflecting that it's going to be almost 3 years since I joined the current company that I am in now.

About a few weeks ago, the top management has decided to end the operation in this plant that I am in due to the difficult economic situation. It's really sad to hear it for most of us, because my colleagues and myself really like working in this company due to the condusive working environment here and also the nice bosses.

All of us are busy looking for jobs and planning our journey after this company is "laid to rest". I thank God for providing me with a job, and I will be leaving the company slightly sooner than its last day.

So, suddenly I found myself humming this song. Then it made me realised, what legacy do I want to leave in this company?

But work aside, what legacy do I want to leave here on earth?


WL