Hymns and Praise

Persecution's Bitter Irony

Lyrics and Vocal by Zeres Vitto.

He Who Leads Into Captivity

Lyrics and Vocal by Zeres Vitto

The Word Was Raised Again - GC Chapter 9 The Swiss Reformer

THE WORD WAS RAISED AGAIN (The Great Controversy Chapter 9 – The Swiss Reformer) By Zeres Vitto VERSE 1 — Light in the Alps In Alpine lands where shadows lay, A faithful voice broke through the gray; No power of men nor ancient claim Could bind the truth in Jesus’ name. He searched the Word in ancient tongue, Where living streams of truth are sung; No priestly claim above the Word— But Christ revealed through Scripture heard. REFRAIN The Word was raised, was raised again— Its light now shines among all men. No earthly power, no sword of might Can stand against advancing light. From Zurich’s streets the call was heard: “Return, O souls, unto the Word!” VERSE 2 — The Witness Restored Long had the sacred pages lain, Obscured by fear and bound by chain; Through darkest years its voice was low, Yet faithful hearts preserved its glow. But now the light broke forth again, And truth was preached to common men; The Scriptures spoke with power restored— Revealing Christ, the living Lord. REFRAIN The Word was raised, was raised again— Its light now shines among all men. No earthly power, no sword of might Can stand against advancing light. From Zurich’s streets the call was heard: “Return, O souls, unto the Word!” VERSE 3 — The Rising Conflict The conflict grew as truth advanced, And many hearts by grace were cleansed; For the apostate church with civil might Made war against unfolding light. Yet truth is not by force sustained, Nor conscience ever rightly chained; For Christ before the judge proclaimed: “My kingdom is not of this world.” VERSE 4 — A Work Unfinished The light increased, yet not complete— More truth remained to be revealed; For human rule still shaped the creed, Where Christ alone the church should lead. The call moves on through time’s long span, Restoring truth by Heaven’s plan; God’s remnant sound the final cry: “Come out, My people—follow God!” BRIDGE — Final Message Now angels fly through heaven’s height, Proclaiming truth with urgent might; To every land and tribe and tongue— The everlasting gospel sung. “Fear God! Give glory—judgment near! Worship the Maker of heaven and earth!” Babylon falls—her systems flee, “Come out, My people—now be free!” REFRAIN — FINAL The Word was raised, still shines today— Its truth no power can take away. Fear God and give Him glory due, Creator holy, just, and true. From every land the cry is heard: “Worship the Lord—obey His Word!” OUTRO From Zwingli’s voice to final cry, God’s truth goes forth—it cannot die.

Ang Dios Mismo ang Nagbayad

I'm back to translating songs. This one is a Tagalog adaptation of God Paid the Cost Himself in Christ, simply titled Ang Diyos Mismo ang Nagbayad. The outro of this song has always been a challenge and it is even more challenging when singing in Tagalog. Enjoy the message of the song. #zeresvitto #tagaloghymns #angDiosmismoangnagbayad #GodpaidthecostHimselfinChrist #Jesussaves #everyone Ang Dios Mismo ang Nagbayad Tagalog adaptation of God Paid the Cost Himself in Christ Original and Tagalog by Zeres Vitto Talata 1 – Genesis Sa Eden nang tao’y nagkasala, Ipinangako ng Panginoon, Ang Binhing darating ang magbabayad, Ang tao ay di pababayaan. Sa bundok ng Moriah, ama’y umakyat, Pasan ang kahoy ng bugtong na anak, Tinaas ang sundang, puso’y sinubok, Ngunit narinig, “Hindi pa tapos.” Pre-Chorus Ang tupang nasabit sa dawag, Ay ipinalit, habag ay nahayag, Lumukob sa mundo ang pag-ibig Na tumutupad sa kautusan. Chorus Ang Diyos mismo ang nagbayad, Isinugo ang Anak, Kordero’y inalay. Ang hinihingi ng katarungan, Pag-ibig ang nagbigay. Mula dambana hanggang Kalbaryo, Sa bawat sumpa, sa bawat sugat, Ganap ang kabayaran magpakailanman, Masdan si Kristo … Kordero ng Diyos! Talata 2 – Ang Krus Walang anghel ang sumansala, Nang si Kristo’y pinako’t sinumpa, Nagdilim ang langit, lupa’y nayanig, Nang ikinubli ng Diyos ang mukha Niya. Tinupok ng apoy, naubos ang poot, Hindi sa tao—kundi sa Anak, Sigaw ay tunay, napunit ang tabing, Ganap ang kabayaran magpakailanman. Pre-Chorus Ang kautusan ay tinupad, Ang krus naging luklukan ng awa, Katotohana't biyaya’y nagtagpo, At hindi binilang ang utang. Chorus Ang Diyos mismo ang nagbayad, Isinugo ang Anak, Kordero’y inalay. Ang hinihingi ng katarungan, Pag-ibig ang nagbigay. Mula dambana hanggang Kalbaryo, Sa bawat sumpa, sa bawat sugat, Ganap ang kabayaran magpakailanman, Masdan si Kristo … Kordero ng Diyos! Talata 3 – Muling Pagkabuhay Taglay ang sugat sa pagbangon Niya, Di inalis kundi niluwalhati, Sa harap ng trono magpakailanman, Siya ang buhay na patunay. Dumanak na kamay, namamagitan, Paa’y pinako, lumalakad sa langit, Sugatang Kordero na maringal, Taglay ang kabayaran magpakailanman. Bridge – Pahayag Sa itaas ng trono’y may bahaghari, Tipang tinatakan ng sugatang kamay, Awa’y naalaala, hatol na lumipas, Tipan ng pag-ibig, di natitinag. Ang mga tinubos ay tatayo, Ganap na patunay sa dugo ni Jesus, Bawat mukha’t awit ay magsasabi: Bayad ay ganap… at tayo’y naroon. Final Chorus Ang Diyos mismo ang nagbayad, Walang kamatayan ngunit may pilat, Walang hanggang patunay ng pag-ibig, Kordero’y taglay ang Kanyang ginawa. Mula Genesis hanggang walang hanggan, Mula sa pangako hanggang katuparan, Langit aawit, panahon sasagot: Kabayaran ay nahayag—pag-ibig ng Diyos. Outro – Walang Hanggan Wala nang kamatayan o luha, Ngunit mananatili ang mga pilat Niya, Hindi sugat kundi tanda ng tagumpay, Ng pag-ibig na nagwagi sa dilim. Panahon ay lilipas, ngunit mananatili: Ang trono, Kordero, at bahaghari. Di malilimot ng Diyos ang kabayaran. Ang Diyos mismo ang nagbayad, Pag-ibig Niya ay ating mamamasdan. Amen

God Paid the Cost Himself in Christ

"God Paid the Cost Himself in Christ” By Zeres Vitto #zeresvitto #GodpaidthecostHimselfinChrist #everlastinggospel #everyone Verse 1 – Genesis In Eden’s dawn when trust was torn, A promise whispered through the fall, The Seed would come, the cost be borne, God would not abandon all. On Moriah’s hill a father climbed, Wood on the back of the promised son, The knife was raised, the heart was tried, But Heaven said, “It is not done.” Pre-Chorus A ram appeared where death had stood, Blood in the thorns, mercy understood, A shadow cast across all time, Of love that pays what law requires. Chorus God paid the cost Himself in Christ, His Son stepped down, the Lamb was slain. What justice asked, love sacrificed, Grace was written in His pain. From altar stone to Calvary’s tree, From oath to oath, from scar to scar, The price was paid eternally, Behold the cost… behold God’s Lamb! Verse 2 – The Cross No angel stayed the Father’s hand When heaven’s Son hung cursed and torn. The sky grew dark, the earth couldn’t stand, As God hid His face that morn. The fire fell, the wrath was spent, Not on the sinner—but on the Son. The cry was real, the veil was rent, Redemption’s cost forever paid. Pre-Chorus The law was honored, mercy free, The cross became the mercy seat, Where truth and grace in anguish met, And love refused to count the debt. Chorus God paid the cost Himself in Christ, His Son stepped down, the Lamb was slain. What justice asked, love sacrificed, Grace was written in His pain. From altar stone to Calvary’s tree, From oath to oath, from scar to scar, The price was paid eternally, 3:33 Behold the cost… behold God’s Lamb! Verse 3 – Resurrection & Intercession He rose still marked by open wounds, The scars not erased, but glorified. Before the throne, forever He stands, Our living proof, our crucified. Hands that bled now plead our case, Feet once pierced now tread heaven’s temple The wounded Lamb in royal grace Still bears the cost forevermore. Bridge – Revelation And over God's throne a rainbow stands, A covenant sealed by wounded hands. Mercy remembers, judgment past, Love’s vow unbroken, holding fast. The redeemed rise, a living sign, Of blood-bought hope, of grace divine, Every face, every song declares The cost was paid… and we are there. Final Chorus God paid the cost Himself in Christ, The scars still speak though death is gone. Eternal proof of love’s great price, The Lamb still bears what He has done. From Genesis to endless days, From promise sworn to promise sealed, All heaven sings, all time will say: The cost was paid: God’s love revealed. Outro – Eternity No more death, no final tear, Yet still the scars remain in sight, Not as wounds, but as trophies clear, Of love that conquered endless night. And ages roll, yet this remains: A throne, a Lamb, a rainbow bright, God forever remembers the cost, God paid the cost Himself in Christ his love forever we’ll behold