"Well Done, Good and Faithful" by Andrew Peterson

[@davidmusicmaker]

The more I listen to Andrew Peterson's Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 album-my favorite post-millenial inspirational album-the more I am awed by his theologically rich songs. This example features images of the suffering Messiah in David's prophetic Psalm 22. Peterson subsequently connects those images to the comforting words found in Hebrews 1:2, where we discover that the Son of God endured the cross for the joy that was set before him. Because of Christ's selflessness, obedience, and love, he alone deserves to be called "good and faithful servant." And it is his goodness that opens the path for us to become servants of God as well. . .This album ranks right up there with the best of Keith Green and Rich Mullins, whose ears and hearts would rejoice upon hearing these beautiful songs.

[@bryceruppe9260]

"3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Titus 3:4-7.

[@triciafriesen3693]

This is my "life verse". (All four verses!) This is the scripture that sums up the beauty of a relationship with Christ to me.

[@irenefrancis]

"Well Done, Good And Faithful" Why has my God, my soul forsook, nor will a smile afford Thus David once in anguish spoke and thus our dying Lord Oh, it's your chief delight to dwell among your praising saints And yet your hear us groan as well and pity our complaints Our fathers trusted in your name and great deliverance found But he's a worm despised of men who trot him to the ground Men shake their heads and pass him by and laugh his soul to scorn "In vain he trusts in God," they cry, neglected and forlorn But you are he who formed his flesh by your own mighty word And since he hung upon the breast his hope was in the Lord Why would his father hide his face when foes stand threatening 'round In his dark hour of deep distress and not a helper found Why, oh why, my God? Why, oh why, my God? For the joy set before him he endured And is seated at the right hand of the throne Well done, good and faithful, well done Well done, good and faithful one Behold your dear one left alone with the cruel and the proud As mighty bulls so fierce and strong, as lions roaring loud For mirth and hell and sorrows meet to multiply the pain They nail his hands, they pierce his feet and mock him yet again Yet if your sovereign hand let loose a rage in earth and hell Why would my Heavenly father bruise the son he loved so well? He prayed in dark Gethsemane, "Withhold this bitter cup" But he resigned his will to thee and drank the sorrows up Our savior cried with David's grief, "In groans I waste my breath Thy hand has brought me down beneath the bitter dust of death" And then he gave his spirit up to trust it in your hand His dying flesh reposed in hope, to rise at your command Why, oh why, my God? Why, oh why, my God? For the joy set before him he endured And is seated at the right hand of the throne Well done, good and faithful, well done Well done, good and faithful, well done Well done good and faithful one

[@mowglisj]

Musically, lyrically, and theologically this is excellent. There is a lack of true, authentic lament in our modern Christian music, populated as it is with chipper major chords and dime store theology. Thank you for this offering.

[@lauraparker1277]

Very well put!

[@billraab2436]

This is quite possibly the best "christian" song I have ever heard. Well done Mr. Peterson.

[@AStemOfRedRose]

I hear this so often. Very soothing song.

[@rawdatadaniel]

In Psalm 22, David prophetically describes the anguish of Christ on the cross. Isaac Watts then rendered this already Christ-centered Psalm further in the language of the New Testament. And now Andrew Peterson has beautifully set it all to music. Thank you, Andrew, for contributing your talents to this rich chain of faith. Thank You, God, for using these men in this way to bring glory to Your name and to strengthen us.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Thank you! I didn't know this and (foolishly) haven't taken the time to research this song's backstory yet.

[@christinegeuin4389]

Radio Stations: Please play Andrew Peterson!

[@clairstberry]

I don’t know how I missed this treasure, but I’m thankful to God to find it now. And thanks to you Andrew Peterson for your magnificent talent and yieldedness to Christ.!

[@kevinsnyder3019]

Thank you Andrew for the beautiful art that you create that opens up our vulnerabilities so we are able to see new glimpses of Jesus who continues to be Immanuel, God with us!

[@patrickvanbramer5318]

I wondered in amazement with these lyrics and when I found the words in the Bible I knew none truer. Thankyou Andrew for the music, ThankYou God for Andrew and Your song

[@margaretlarson689]

Oh My, where have I been????Totally awed by these WONDERFUL songs!!!! Now want EVERY thing Andrew Peterson has ever done!!!!

[@jslocumb630]

You will not be disappointed!

[@Matthew1028]

Welcome to the club. :)

[@danalbright5303]

EXACTLY!!

[@lindaellison2281]

Me too! The lyrics are amazing!

[@josephneeland1374]

Me too, me as well!!!

[@childinchrist7335]

This song is beautiful. There are a lot musician and artist driven the things of the world. I like how God centered your lyrics are. God bless you brother.

[@akilagk4822]

"Well done good and faithful servant"- what i want to hear Him say! How beautiful will that moment be. Powerful song!

[@angelamiller3863]

You are one of my favorite Christian Artist - You helped me get through some difficult trials in my life!! God Bless You!

[@TheCreepypro]

may we be filled with the spirit to do good works in your name Lord and help us to be faithful

[@frankbottcher2606]

So many popular Christian singers make it more about them rather than Christ. I think Andrew might of got it right.

[@1stlast290]

Hauntingly beautiful. Intersection of longing, beauty, and truth.

[@zionshoemaker1065]

I have loved your music for many years Andrew Peterson. You have only grown to be a better and better musician. Blessings!

[@patrickvanbramer5318]

Andrew is a great songwriter. He and Rich Mullins. I try to avoid the music at church. I go to hear the sermon and listen to this music in my room after church. Very deep and meaningful. Brings me closer to our Lord

[@pattipalmisano909]

What a beautiful song, what a beautiful story. Thank you, Jesus.

[@cindymelissakillebrew4113]

May the Lord almighty bless you and your ministry. The word of God is alive and powerful. Your music proves that you don't need any other lyrics outside the Bible.

[@clairstberry]

Sweet sister, God is not religious. We are urged to sing a new song unto the Lord!

[@calogerofanara837]

What a rich and deep poetry , inspired by the most tragic but yet hopeful event in man's history.. For a moment God Almighty was hiding His face from the sight of His beloved Son.. and the recall to David's psalm is very appropriate.. Great job Mr Peterson.

[@hard2concentr8]

Beautiful. This song is really informing my meditation on this Holy Saturday. The 22nd Psalm has long been one of my go-to scriptures in times of struggle and the mournful tone drives a sense of the extreme loss with which the Apostles and Our Lady, even in their faith, must have dealt.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Same here, except we do not worship Mary. Let today be the day you repent unto Jesus Christ.

[@kathleenmathis3044]

Haunting and beautiful song -- the sweetness of a prayer.

[@JamesJohnson-sh9fu]

just and faithful

[@starkim7014]

감사합니다 THANK YOU

[@jackhillard7831]

I have come to love this song.

[@saveManhattan]

These songs are all so powerful. Thank you for this new music!

[@lisajohnson4935]

Oh my! Just breathtaking! Thanks you so much for sharing your talent and your heart.

[@katlynnmansfield1464]

Most beautiful song ever written 😍

[@elizabethturpin2562]

Beautiful

[@ranielpereira686]

Linda canção . toca o mais profundo do ser , incrível !!

[@marymsc2659]

This song s so nice.So gently sung. 💗 ✝💗

[@BHCJ11]

Love this so much.

[@toriannperkey5787]

First comment! Love Andrew Peterson!!!

[@Siriussegler1]

Thanks thnaks thanks. lg Blumengeschenk for you

[@kevinyaiko2432]

Unofficial lyrics Why has my God, my soul forsook, nor will a smile afford. Thus David once in anguish spoke and thus our dying Lord. Oh it’s your chief delight to dwell among your praising saints. And yet your hear us groan as well and pity our complaints. Our fathers trusted in your name and great deliverance found. But he’s a worm despised of men who trot him to the ground. Men shake their heads and pass him by and laugh his soul to scorn. ‘In vain he trusts in God’, they cry, neglected and forlorn. But you are he who formed his flesh by your own mighty word. And since he hung upon the breast his hope was in the Lord. Why would his father hide his face when foes stand threatening ‘round In his dark hour of deep distress and not a helper found. Why, oh why, my God? Why, oh why, my God? For the joy before him he endured. And is seated at the right hand of the throne. Well done, good and faithful, well done. Well done, good and faithful one. Behold your dear one left alone with the cruel and the proud As mighty bulls so fierce and strong, as lions roaring loud. For mirth and hell and sorrows meet to multiply the pain. They nail his hands they pierce his feet and mock him yet again. Yet if your sovereign hand let loose a rage in earth and hell. Why would my Heavenly father bruise the son he loved so well? He prayed in dark Gethsemane, ‘Withhold this bitter cup.’ But he resigned his will to thee and drank the sorrows up. Our savior cried with David’s grief, in groans I waste my breath. Thy hand has brought me down beneath the bitter dust of death. And then he gave his spirit up to trust it in your hand. His dying flesh reposed in hope, to rise at your command. Why, oh why, my God? Why, oh why, my God? For the joy before him he endured. And is seated at the right hand of the throne. Well done, good and faithful, well done. Well done, good and faithful, well done. Well done good and faithful one.

[@nealkennedy2068]

Thank you Kevin! Well done. :)

[@nealkennedy2068]

ps... i think the lyric is "reposed in hope" instead of "reposed and hung."

[@Dekrypt84]

"the rage of earth and hell" ;)

[@elaniVR]

Behold your dear one left among the cruel and the proud, not alone with :)

[@JustinCarey]

🔥!

[@AlanTenBroeck-yc8im]

Do you understand the Hell I am going through as I am still being neglected every goddamn day. Having to eat from the trash cans. No real support. Disowned by most of my family. Well, at least alienated. Homeless. No love. Or very little anyway. But the ones who do are the ones going through it with me. Is this how you keep the sabbath day holy?

[@andreasmurre]

Love it, but I miss the lyrics :o

[@itsAndric]

Idk why but their is only 47 comments ?

[@katgyomber2938]

You have been truly blessed by our Lord & Saviour Mr. Petersen. I praise & thank our Lord for your songs & music. It is beautiful!!! Thank you Lord for this! I can feel Jesus through your music & songs.

[@smayorgakmymca]

¿Por qué mi Dios, mi alma ha abandonado, ni una sonrisa puede permitirse? Así habló David una vez en angustia. Swap to English¿Por qué mi Dios, mi alma ha abandonado, ni una sonrisa puede permitirse? Así habló David una vez en angustia y así nuestro Señor moribundo. Oh, es tu principal deleite vivir entre tus santos alabadores Y sin embargo, también nos oyes gemir y lamentar nuestras quejas. Nuestros padres confiaron en tu nombre y encontraron gran liberación. Pero es un gusano despreciado por los hombres que lo trotan hasta el suelo. Los hombres sacuden la cabeza y lo pasan y ríen su alma con desprecio. "En vano confía en Dios", gritan, descuidados y desamparados. Pero tú eres el que formó su carne con tu propia y poderosa palabra. Y como colgaba del pecho, su esperanza estaba en el Señor. ¿Por qué su padre esconde su rostro cuando los enemigos se ponen de pie amenazando? En su hora oscura de profunda angustia y no encontró un ayudante. ¿Por qué, oh, por qué, Dios mío? ¿Por qué, oh por qué, Dios mío? Por la alegría puesta delante de él soportó. Y está sentado a la diestra del trono. Bien hecho, bien y fiel, bien hecho. Bien hecho, bueno y fiel. He aquí que tu querido se queda solo con los crueles y los orgullosos. Como toros poderosos tan fieros y fuertes, como leones rugiendo ruidosamente Para la alegría y el infierno y las penas se unen para multiplicar el dolor. Le clavan las manos, le perforan los pies y se burlan de él una vez más. Sin embargo, si tu mano soberana suelta una furia en la tierra y el infierno ¿Por qué mi padre celestial heriría tan bien al hijo que amaba? Él oró en la oscuridad de Getsemaní, "Retener esta copa amarga" Pero él renunció a tu voluntad para ti y bebió las penas. Nuestro salvador gritó con el dolor de David: "En gemidos, desperdicio el aliento. Tu mano me ha hecho caer bajo el amargo polvo de la muerte ". Y luego entregó su espíritu para confiarlo en tu mano. Su carne moribunda reposó en esperanza, para levantarse a tus órdenes. ¿Por qué, oh, por qué, Dios mío? ¿Por qué, oh, por qué, Dios mío? Por la alegría puesta delante de él soportó. Y está sentado a la diestra del trono. Bien hecho, bien y fiel, bien hecho. Bien hecho, bien y fiel, bien hecho. Bien hecho buen y fiel.

[@smayorgakmymca]

Spanish lyrics. Letras en espanol