And Peter

I told the Lord

I’d die for Him

I thought I was so strong.

Yet I three times

denied Him then

In weakness

I was wrong.

In shame

I followed far behind

But He looked back at me.

He knew I’d fail and fall three times.

Now weeping bitterly.

“And Peter

” means also “and you.”

“And Peter

”—“I really love you.”

The most beautiful music in the world!

“And Peter

”—“I’m thinking of you.”

“And Peter”—“My heart is for you.”

Rise up

and go to see the Lord!

I wait three days in silent guilt

I wish the Lord forgot.

I wonder

could He love me still

Is now my only thought

But when He speaks my name so soft—

Though others note it not—

New hope and joy now fill my heart

As He these tidings brought:

Your words my heart shall ever sing

And strengthen me to turn.

Since willingly You died for me

Your love won’t cease to burn.

I failed and fell

yet You still came

And loved me e’en in sin.

So now when I feel far away

I hear these words again:

Now with Your love and strength’ning power

Your sheep I’d shepherd here

And with this love You showed me now

I’d feed the flock

so dear.

This feeding builds the church in love—

The love I felt that day.

The Lord will never give us up.

In faith

these words I say: