Bennett's music is very much a expression of his life experiences from the point of view of his faith. From his difficulties to forget past hurts to his divorce to the discovery of 'small graces' that keep him rooted in the love of his Lord. Bennett has a wonderfully smooth voice and plays a simple but effective guitar.
Still Rolls The Stone
Bob Bennett Lyrics
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Words & Music: Bob Bennett
© 1985 Straightway Music (ASCAP)
I tore off my grave clothes
And cried a pool of tears
For the voice of the Living One
Who spoke the stars and spheres
And led me to this place
Where the dead leap
And the blind see His face
Still rolls the stone, still rolls the stone
Still rolls the stone from the grave
Hearts aflame with mercy
Like the sun in midnight sky
While the doubter shrugs his shoulders
And the cynic wonders why
But as it is in Heaven
So now we proclaim
The Lord tells us here to do the same
In the still of a Sunday morning
A grave stands open wide
And a promise kept
While the world slept
Means that no one is inside
The song "Still Rolls the Stone" by Bob Bennett expresses the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. The singer of the song reveals that the Living One, who created the universe, has called him out of his darkness and into a place of new life. The reference to tearing off grave clothes alludes to the biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. The dead and the blind come to life in this place of newness, emphasizing the life-giving power of Christ.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "still rolls the stone" three times, which references the stone that was rolled away from Jesus' tomb, allowing him to rise from the dead. The stone was a symbol of death and bondage, and its movement signals the defeat of death and the freedom of humanity.
The song also references the impact of Christ's resurrection on the world. The singer notes that the message of Christ's resurrection is often met with skepticism or cynicism, but those who have experienced the power of the Living One know that His mercy brings hope and transformation. As the chorus implies, the stone still rolls, meaning that Christ's resurrection still has a profound impact on the world today.
Overall, "Still Rolls the Stone" is a powerful call to embrace the life-giving power of Christ's resurrection and to share this message with the world. The song emphasizes the transformative nature of Christ's victory over death and the hope that it brings to humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
I tore off my grave clothes
I have stripped myself of death and embraced life
And cried a pool of tears
I wept profusely with great emotion and depth
For the voice of the Living One
The unchanging and eternal God called out to me
Who spoke the stars and spheres
The Creator of the universe spoke everything into existence
Has called me from my darkness
He has delivered me from my hopelessness and despair
And led me to this place
He has brought me to this place of freedom and renewal
Where the dead leap
Those who were once dead in sin now leap with life
And the blind see His face
They who were once blinded by sin now see the glory of God
Still rolls the stone, still rolls the stone
The stone that sealed the grave of Jesus is still rolling away
Still rolls the stone from the grave
The power of death has been defeated and continues to be broken
Hearts aflame with mercy
Our hearts are set on fire with love and compassion for others
Like the sun in midnight sky
Our love shines and illuminates even in the darkest of circumstances
While the doubter shrugs his shoulders
Those who doubt cannot grasp the depth of our faith
And the cynic wonders why
Those who are cynical cannot understand the hope that we possess
But as it is in Heaven
Our actions reflect the perfect will of God in heaven
So now we proclaim
We boldly declare the message of hope that we have received
The Lord tells us here to do the same
We are commanded by the Lord to share His message of compassion
In the still of a Sunday morning
On a quiet Sunday morning, the day of resurrection
A grave stands open wide
The grave of Jesus, which once held death, is now empty
And a promise kept
God has fulfilled His promise to redeem His people from sin
While the world slept
As the world was unaware and oblivious to the miracle that occurred
Means that no one is inside
Christ has risen from the dead, and the tomb is empty
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bobby7771117
This is a great album! My cassette is still in perfect condition from 1985!!! In Christ's Agape Love, BobbyK
Eric Golub
Same here (bought mine new in '85 too)!
- Book
I thank God that even today, He's still rolling the stone of death and defeat from our lives...! All you have to do is invite Him into your life.
Mike B
working on bringing Bob Bennett to Wisconsin, this summer (2023). !!!!
Fred Porter
Still rolls the stone on Good Friday which is today
mybrother keeper
Anyone else listening to this Easter 2021?
Jesus is!
Jean Simmons
Easter 2022!
JC 4 Evur
On 1/11/2023
Still great listening...Thanks, Mr. Bennett!
Manuel O'Donnell
Happy Easter all!