Grave Robber
Petra Lyrics

There's a step that we all take alone
We all have to face death and the unknown that lies beyond it on our own.

An appointment we have with the great unknown
Death is a predetermined event that we all must experience, but uncertain of what lies beyond.

Like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass
Life is short and fleeting, and it can disappear without warning or reason, just like a vapor.

Like the flowers that fade, like the withering grass
Life is fragile, just like flowers and grass that can easily wither away and die.

But life seems so long and so complete
Life feels long, like it has an endless amount of possibilities and potential for achievement and fulfillment.

And the grave an impossible potion to cheat
Death is an unavoidable event that we ultimately can't cheat or escape, no matter what of our accomplishments or how hard we tried.

But there's one who has been there and still lives to tell
Jesus has experienced death and has come back to life, giving hope to those who believe in him.

There is one who has been through both heaven and hell
Jesus has experienced the ultimate extremes of life and death, which makes him the perfect person to offer advice and guidance.

And the grave will come up empty-handed the day
When Jesus comes back, death and the grave will lose their power over us, and nobody will be left to suffer the finality of it.

Jesus will come and steal us away
When Jesus comes back, he will take those who believe and will give them eternal life instead of letting them remain in the grave.

Where is the sting, tell me where is the bite
Death will no longer have its power over us because of Jesus, so where is the pain and sting of it?

When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night
When Jesus comes back to rescue us from death, it will be like a surprise, just as a thief comes in the night with no warning.

Where is the victory, where is the prize
The ultimate victory over death is in Jesus, and he is the real prize for us to seek and follow, rather than the fake promises of life or technology.

Many still mourn and many still weep
People still grieve over their loved ones who have passed' death still has an emotional impact on us even if we believe in Jesus.

For those that the love who have fallen asleep
People have affection for those that have passed away, who were dear to them when they were alive; these people's memories still stay in us even after they leave us.

But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache
Our hearts still hurt because of the people we've lost, but we still have the hope that Jesus will come back and reunite us with our loved ones, giving us comfort.

Just one shout from above and they all will awake
When Jesus returns, the dead in Christ will arise from their sleep, come back to life and meet us.

And in the reunion of joy we will see
When everyone is together again -- the dead and the living -- we will witness the full extent of God's love and comfort in the midst of joy.

Death will be swallowed in sweet victory
Death will lose its power and permanence and will be replaced by a newfound victory that is everlasting.

When the last enemy is done from the dust will come a song
After death is defeated, there will be happiness in the air, and out of it will come a glorious song of victory and rejoicing.

Those asleep will be awakened, not a one will be forsakened
When Jesus returns, no one will be left behind, and everyone will come back to life in the same way, experiencing love and care.

He shall wipe away our tears, he will steal away our fears
Jesus will remove all traces of sadness and fear from our lives once he returns; he will serve as our comforter and protector.

There will be no sad tomorrow, there will be no pain and sorrow
When Jesus returns, there will be no more sadness, pain, or tears, as there will be no more death to produce those feelings.