[3 1⁄2 years earlier. Israel is under the oppressive rule of Rome]
[Israelite 1:]
We sweat out in the sun outside beloved Jerusalem to pay Caesar Augustus
[Israelite 2:]
We're under Herod's hand – the Romans rape and pillage our land
The land that God gave to us
[Cast:]
But we're going to make a getaway
When the Savior comes to take away our pain
[Israelite 1:]
King David prophesied there'll come a Son with God on his side to conquer our enemies
[Israelite 2:]
I wish he'd come right now – turn Caesar's sword into a plow
[Cast:]
Come, Savior, hear our plea
But we're going to make a getaway
When the Savior comes to take away our pain
Yes, we're waiting for a better day
When the glory's restored to Israel again
[Israelite 1:]
We sweat out in the sun outside beloved Jerusalem to pay Caesar Augustus
[Israelite 2:]
We're under Herod's hand – the Romans rape and pillage our land
The land that God gave to us
[Cast:]
But we're going to make a getaway
When the Savior comes to take away our pain
[Israelite 1:]
King David prophesied there'll come a Son with God on his side to conquer our enemies
[Israelite 2:]
I wish he'd come right now – turn Caesar's sword into a plow
[Cast:]
Come, Savior, hear our plea
But we're going to make a getaway
When the Savior comes to take away our pain
Yes, we're waiting for a better day
When the glory's restored to Israel again
( Neal Morse )
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