Calvary–a place of tears, agony, want, despair.
A place called the “skull,” there our sins you did bare.
All of heaven and earth still resound with the repeated echoes of each hammered nail,
Forever a reminder that is was by Your blood we gained victory ‘oer hell!
Your precious blood spilling from each wound in Your flesh,
Purchasing for our souls the precious gift of starting afresh!
Though Your body was tormented. You laid naked and in need,
You offered up compassion and on that cross this thief was set free!
Oh, this was not the end of Your sorrow, suffering and grief,
Yet before you lie a journey, that dark valley that gnashes one’s teeth!
Hanging Your head, You gave up the ghost,
And, God declared You “our Righteousness” before all heavenly host!
Thank you, Lord for carrying my guilt and shame
For suffering unto the death, releasing me from all blame!
Yes, redemption was simple, at least for me
But, sweet Jesus, t’was it for Thee?
