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Picket Sign
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Matt Maher's 'Picket Sign' uses the image of a protest sign to portray the cross as God's ultimate declaration of love and justice. The song emphasizes that Jesus took on the weight of humanity's sin, becoming a voice for the voiceless and standing with the oppressed. It calls for God's kingdom to come and celebrates the freedom found in Christ, with repeated 'Amens' reinforcing a worshipful tone. The lyrics connect the cross to themes of advocacy, redemption, and personal salvation, making it a powerful anthem of faith and social conscience.
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This is Your protest, this is Your stand
Your blood poured out for the blood on our hands
For the accused and all the oppressed
For every heart hanging on by a thread
The cross lifted up like a picket sign
You carried the weight for all mankind
You gave Your life just to give me mine
Your love lifted up like a picket sign
You are the voice for those who can't speak
You march for love, You walk with the weak
You call for justice, Your kingdom come
In Jesus name, all chains are undone
The cross lifted up like a picket sign
You carried the weight for all mankind
You gave Your life just to give me mine
Your love lifted up like a picket sign
Aaa-a-a-amen, aaa-a-a-amen
Aaa-a-a-amen, aaa-a-a-amen
The cross lifted up like a picket sign
You carried the weight for all mankind
You gave Your life just to give me mine
Your love lifted up like a picket sign
Both arms reaching for the other side
Your love lifted up like a picket sign
Aaa-a-a-amen, aaa-a-a-amen
Aaa-a-a-amen, aaa-a-a-amen