Before the Last Sunset

Описание: This Classical/Country song is rooted in Matthew 16:24–28 (LSB) and shaped by a full preterist perspective, presenting Jesus’ call to discipleship within its original first-century setting. The song portrays taking up the cross as covenant faithfulness amid suffering, losing one’s life as trust in God rather than self-preservation, and the coming of the Son of Man as an imminent Kingdom event witnessed by those standing there.
Drawing from Daniel 7, Psalm 44, Matthew 10, Hebrews 10, and Colossians 1, the lyrics reflect the closing of an age, judgment according to deeds, and the faithful transfer into Christ’s established reign. The classical strings emphasize the gravity of fulfillment, while the country style carries the testimony of ordinary people walking faithfully through extraordinary days.
This song tells the story of a Kingdom that came as promised—seen, received, and still lived in—calling listeners to quiet obedience grounded in the finished work of Christ.

Intro (soft piano / strings)
He said, “Follow Me…”
And the road grew quiet.

Verse 1
He spoke to them along the way
Dust on their feet, hearts laid bare
Not promises of safer days
But truth too heavy not to share
“If anyone would walk with Me
Let him lay himself aside
Take the cross set in his path
And follow where I guide”

Chorus
Take up your cross, don’t turn back now
Lose your life—He showed us how
What is the world if the soul’s not found
Before the last sunset goes down
Some standing there would live to see
The Kingdom come in certainty
Not far away, not out of sight
But breaking in their lifetime

Verse 2
For Your sake we were counted slain
Like quiet lambs in rising pain
But heaven’s court was taking place
And justice came in measured grace
The Son of Man was lifted high
Glory placed upon His name
Dominion given, rule made sure
Nothing left the same

Chorus
Take up your cross, don’t turn back now
Lose your life—He showed us how
What is the world if the soul’s not found
Before the last sunset goes down
Some standing there would live to see
The Kingdom come in certainty
Not far away, not out of sight
But breaking in their lifetime

Verse 3
He said He’d come without delay
A very little while
And though the night grew dark and long
The faithful stayed the trial
Transferred from shadows into light
A Kingdom firmly set
He repaid each heart by deed
No promise unmet

Bridge (strings rise, gentle harmony)
Not someday far beyond our days
But right on time, just as He said
Through fire and loss, through tear and faith
The old had passed, the new was spread
Those who lost their lives for Him
Found the life that never ends
The Shepherd kept them through the storm
And gathered all His friends

Final Chorus
Take up your cross, don’t turn back now
Lose your life—He showed us how
What is the world if the soul’s not found
Before the last sunset goes down
Some standing there would live to see
The Kingdom come in certainty
The Son of Man in glory bright
Before the final night

Outro (quiet, resolved)
Truly He said…
And truly it came.
We’re walking now
In the light that remains.