Calvary

Written in the late 1700’s by a self-described “wretch” of a man, I thought I would give you a little background on the story of this particular hymn writer before you read the words of this hymn.  I don’t have…

There is a beautiful terrible crossWhere though You committed no sinSavior You suffered the most wicked fateOn the cruelest creation of men ChorusWe see the love that You showed usWe see the life that You lostWe bow in wonder and…

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand,the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land;a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way,from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the…

‘Tis midnight, and on Olive’s brow, the star is dimmed that lately shone;‘Tis midnight in the garden now, the suff’ring Savior prays alone. ‘Tis midnight, and from all removed, the Savior wrestles lone with fears—E’en that disciple whom He loved,…

Go to dark Gethsemane, ye that feel the tempter’s power;Your Redeemer’s conflict see, watch with Him one bitter hour.Turn not from His griefs away; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. See Him at the judgment hall, beaten, bound, reviled, arraigned;O…

the cross that he gave may be heavy,but it ne’er outweighs his grace;the storm that i feared may surround me,but it ne’er excludes his face. chorusthe cross is not greater than his grace,the storm cannot hide his blessèd face;i am…