It is finished

Resounding throughout the universe transcending time and space
Is the greatest shout of victory heard by the human race
From the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ came that tremendous cry
"It is finished" was His shout as He laid down His life to die.

All scripture has been fulfilled and the prophecy is complete
As the One of whom all prophets speak held Satan in defeat
The battle has been won by Him, The Immortal God who died
His precious blood has flowed for sin and the law is satisfied

How vast the ransom He has paid for no work was left undone
The gate to heaven opened wide by God's Beloved Son
Mankind has now been redeemed and the price for sin is paid
The shame and suffering is over, atonement has been made

My Lord and my Love was crucified the sinners faithful friend
The Alpha and Omega is the Beginning and the End
His perfect life sacrificed to pay the dreadful price for sins
The Age of Law ends at the cross as the Age of Grace begins

The great battle is now over, man's redemption has been won
No more need for types and shadows for the will of God is done
Satan has been defeated by Christ the crucified
and the sting of death is vanquished as the grave bursts open wide

This poem won first place for the May 2013 poetry contest