The Message of the Cross - 291
On a rugged cross He died,
And the daylight seemed to hide,
As the emblem of shame and pain;
Yet I look upon that cross,
For on it Jesus
Gave His life for me, a sinner.
Yes, I love the message of the cross;
Until I die I will proclaim it.
I will also carry my cross
Until I exchange it for a crown.
From the glory of heaven,
The Lamb of God
Came down to humble Calvary;
That cross has for me
Endless attraction,
Because on it Jesus saved me.
On that cross He suffered,
And there He died for me,
My Jesus, to give me forgiveness;
And I rejoice in the cross,
For from it come grace and light
For my sanctification.
Here with Jesus,
The shame of the cross
I always want to bear and endure;
Christ will come to take me,
And with Him in my home,
I shall share in His glory.
