The Cross

[00:17.94] To some it's just an emblem a formality.

[00:25.38] It's a symbol that's been used so frequently.

[00:32.56] Many blaspheme and despise.

[00:36.54] Though it's ancient, it abides.

[00:40.43] A shrine to death that stands for life to me.

[00:47.09] There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.

[00:55.59] Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.

[01:02.76] Through His hands and through His feet,

[01:06.64] He took the nails for you and me.

[01:10.91] Angels watched as He died for the lost.

[01:17.82] Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.

[01:32.98] You see why this old emblem is so dear to me.

[01:40.68] It stood for suffering, yet it brought us peace.

[01:47.75] It bridged the gap for men.

[01:51.73] Offered cleansing for our sins.

[01:55.09] An icon that reminds us that we're free.

[02:02.00] There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.

[02:10.50] Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.

[02:18.20] Through His hands and through His feet,

[02:21.65] He took the nails for you and me.

[02:25.65] Angels watched as He died for the lost.

[02:32.82] Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.

[02:40.82] God forbid that I should ever let my memory fade.

[02:48.26] But forever keep the cross in view

[02:52.15] for that's where I was saved.

[02:56.93] I was saved.

[03:00.38] There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.

[03:08.88] Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.

[03:16.59] Through His hands and through His feet,

[03:19.95] He took the nails for you and me.

[03:24.20] Angels watched as He died for the lost.

[03:31.38] Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.

[03:38.82] The cross...

[03:42.79] Though He could have walked away

[03:47.58] He chose the cross.

[03:53.42] He chose the cross.