HE CHOSE THE CROSS

I
To some it’s just an emblem a formality
It’s a symbol that’s been used so frequently
Many blaspheme and despise; though it’s ancient, it abides.
A shrine to death, it stands for life to me

CHORUS

There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary

Two pieces of rough timber on a hill
Through His hands and through His feet,
He took the nails for you and me.
Angels watched as He did for the lost
Though He could have walked away, He chose the cross.

II

You see why this old emblem is so dear to me

It stood for suffering and it brought us peace
It bridged the gap for a man, of cleansing for our sins
An icon that reminds us that we’re free!

CHORUS

There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary

Two pieces of rough timber on a hill
Through His hands and through His feet,
He took the nails for you and me.
Angels watched as He did for the lost
Though He could have walked away, He chose the cross.

BRIDGE

God forbid that I should ever let my memory fade

But forever keep the cross in view
For that’s where I was saved.

CHORUS
 There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary
Two pieces of rough timber on a hill
Through His hands and through His feet.
He took the nails for you and me.
Angels watched as He did for the lost
Though He could have walked away, He chose the cross.
Though He could have walked away, He chose the cross.