Psallos - Ex Paradiso (2:5-18) Lyrics

Why did Jesus come to earth
When heaven was His home
Though higher than the angels
Why'd He stoop down below

O what on earth compelled him
What could draw him nigh
What could tempt the Son of God
To give up Paradise and die

Why did Jesus come to earth
I'll tell you why He came
To suffer as the founder
And perfecter of the faith

O many are the sons
To glory He will bring
Sing your praises to the King
Sing the songs of the redeemed

Why did Jesus come to earth
Pay attention and you'll see
When he became a man
We gained solidarity

O Jesus calls us brothers
We're flesh and blood the same
Stand amazed he's not ashamed
To call us by the family name

Why did Jesus come to earth
To strike and kill the devil
To ransom men from slavery
To seek and save the rebel

O death, you are defeated!
And man is raised to life
And that is why the glorious Christ
He gave up Paradise and died

Et perducant te angeli ex paradiso

Emmanuel

Why did Jesus come to earth
I'll tell you two more things
To be appointed as a high priest
And to die as an offering

Goodbye, heaven
Hello, earth