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On the Cross

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Primary Scripture: Luke 23:33

Verse 1

On the cross, oh, wondrous love! That Jesus died for me; That He should leave the courts above, And die on Calvary.

Chorus

On the cross, the shameful cross, The cross of Calvary; On the cross, the shameful cross, The Savior died for me.

Verse 2

Love for me, O Savior, now, My heart I give to Thee; Thy cross I'll bear, to Thee I'll bow, For Thou hast died for me.

Chorus

On the cross, the shameful cross, The cross of Calvary; On the cross, the shameful cross, The Savior died for me.

Verse 3

On the cross, He died in gloom, Was ever love like this? He rose triumphant o'er the tomb, He reigns in endless bliss.

Chorus

On the cross, the shameful cross, The cross of Calvary; On the cross, the shameful cross, The Savior died for me.

Verse 4

On the cross, oh, look and live, He calls again to thee; Turn not away--He will forgive-- He will thy ransom be.

Chorus

On the cross, the shameful cross, The cross of Calvary; On the cross, the shameful cross, The Savior died for me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 23:33
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