How To Play "Death In His Grave"

"Death In His Grave"

Death In His Grave (Performance Video) from john mark mcmillan on Vimeo.

Though the Earth cried out for blood
Satisfied her hunger was
Billows calmed on raging seas
for the souls of men she craved

Sun and moon from balcony
Turned their head in disbelief
Their precious Love would taste the sting
disfigured and disdained

On Friday a thief

On Sunday a King

Laid down in grief

But woke with the keys

Of Hell on that day

The first born of the slain

The Man Jesus Christ laid
Death in his grave

So 3 days in darkness slept
The Morning Sun of righteousness
But rose to shame the throws of death
And overturn his rule

Now daughters and the sons of men
Would pay not their dues again
The debt of blood they owed was rent

When the day rolled a new

On Friday a thief

On Sunday a King

Laid down in grief

But awoke holding keys

To Hell on that day

The first born of the slain

The Man Jesus Christ

Laid death in his grave

He has cheated Hell and seated us above the fall

In desperate places he paid our wages one time once and for all

Death In His Grave Live in San Antonio

Death In His Grave Live in San Antonio from john mark mcmillan on Vimeo.

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How He Loves Video

We used to play the song for hours at a time and each time we would see how much louder we could play the chorus. We broke a lot of strings and drum heads. We were a mess but it was a beautiful one.

I love this version of the song because it makes me feel the way I did when I first wrote it seven years ago.

You get the entire video for free when you buy "Skeleton Bones" on iTunes for $1.29.

Live From Bright City Vol. 1

John Mark McMillan - Skeleton Bones from john mark mcmillan on Vimeo.

Here is a live performance of the song "Skeleton Bones" filmed and directed by the Calnin Brothers at Bright City Studios.

I love the way the Calnin's were able to capture the community aspect of what we do. I love to create with my friends. I think that's the way music is supposed to happen. I don't care how good you are as a musician or a producer; I don't want to work with you if you aren't at least somewhat emotionally invested in what we're doing.

Be sure to view more of the Calnin's work at www.vimeo.com/calninmedia

Get the Chords and Lyrics to "Skeleton Bones" here.

Credits:

Nathaniel and Chris Calnin - video direction

John Mark McMillan - acoustic guitar/lead vocals

James Duke - electric guitar

Andrew Williams - electric piano/backing vocals

Lee Worely - percussion

Shae Wooten - bass guitar

Sarah McMillan, David Valier, Austin Forbes - backing vocals

Joel Willis - sound engineer