Graham Kendrick - See Now Here He Comes Lyrics
Lyrics
See now here He comes
Man of sorrows
Carrying his cross
On to die
And all they cry is 'crucify'
'Don't want this man for our king'
And all they say 'take him away'
'His blood shall be on our hands'
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See Now Here He Comes - Graham Kendrick
Meaning & Inspiration
Graham Kendrick's "See Now Here He Comes," released on January 26, 2017, plunges the listener directly into the somber and profound moments of Christ's Passion. The song’s genesis is undeniably rooted in the stark narrative of Jesus’ journey to the cross, a narrative that echoes through scripture with agonizing clarity. It captures a pivotal point in the Gospel story, a moment of immense theological weight where the rejection of Jesus by the very people he came to save is laid bare. The stark phrases presented, while brief, evoke the profound sorrow of the "Man of Sorrows," a title fittingly drawn from Isaiah 53:3, which speaks of a man "despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain." Kendrick doesn't shy away from the brutal shouts of the crowd, "crucify," and their outright denial of his kingship, "Don't want this man for our king." This echoes the chilling declaration found in John 19:15, where the crowd clamors, "Away with him, away with him! Crucify him!" and Pilate’s desperate plea, "Shall I crucify your king?" only to be met with the nation’s devastating response, "We have no king but Caesar." The song powerfully illustrates the profound human tragedy and the spiritual blindness that led to such a horrifying decree, culminating in the chilling pronouncement, "His blood shall be on our hands," a verse that directly recalls Matthew 27:25, where the crowd declares, "His blood be on us and on our children!" The strength of "See Now Here He Comes" lies not in complex musical arrangements, but in its unvarnished presentation of truth. It forces contemplation on the cost of redemption, the contrast between the world's rejection and God's unfailing love. Kendrick’s choice to focus on these raw, spoken-word-like pronouncements underscores the gravity of the event, allowing the weight of the words themselves to carry the spiritual message. This song serves as a potent reminder of the sacrificial love demonstrated on Calvary, a love that willingly endured immense suffering and public scorn for the salvation of humanity, fulfilling the prophecy of a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many.