He spoke the truth
He knew my sin when he looked in my eyes
Challenged tradition
Throwing the scripture in our faces to reveal our lies
My heart now hardened
So full of anger only satisfied by this man's blood

That's the day I stoned Stephen
For proclaiming the Word of God
His freedom made me hate him
Cause he saw what I could not

Our system questioned
Our unfounded pride disheartened by this young man's word
Who was this Christ?
Was he really the Messiah? Did we miss the sign?

That's the day I stoned Stephen
For proclaiming the Word of God
His freedom made me hate him
Cause he saw what I could not

And with the last stone thrown
His face shown like an angel
"Lord receive my soul
And hold not these sins against them"

That's the day I stoned Stephen
For proclaiming the Word of God
His freedom made me hate him
Cause he saw what I could not

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