Story Behind The Song
Inspired by John:19 description of the "Pavement Stone", or "Gabbatha".
Song Description
We shouldn't judge others. Jesus will be our judge, but he has already forgiven us of our sins.
| Song Length |
4:45 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, R & B - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Exultant |
Subject |
Judgement, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Jars Of Clay |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Pilate sat in the judgment seat at Gabbatha
Far above the crowd he decided higher law
He washed his hands and turned away from the Son of God
At Gabbatha
In Jerusalem lay the Pavement Stone
Where prisoners were brought
For trial before the Governor,
The ruler sent from Rome.
But the day they that they brought Jesus
To be judged before this man
Was the day he sentenced the Holy One
To die for the sins of the World
Pilate sat in the judgment seat at Gabbatha
Far above the crowd he decided higher law
He washed his hands and turned away from the Son of God
At Gabbatha
Am I any better at controlling my temper
And living for God's plan?
Or do I decree my authority
Over sacrificial lambs?
If I use free will just to self fulfill
My standing among men,
Do I justify those who crucified
The Lamb of God, "I Am"?
When I sit in the judgment seat at Gabbatha
I assign all guilt according to my law
Forget to pray and I turn away from the word of God
At Gabbatha
Just like Pontius Pilate denied what he knew -
The truth that stood before him
I refuse to do God's will.
"Judge not lest ye be judged."
"Cast not the first stone"
"Blessed are the meek"
"Turn the other cheek."
I will stand before My Lord at Gabbatha
Forgiven of sin by his sacrifice upon the Cross
I 'll open my heart to his judgment filled with love
At Gabbatha