Monday, March 24, 2008

the wonderful cross


I woke up today with these words going through my head.....


O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross

Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross

All who gather here by grace draw near and bless
Your name


They are from "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin. Sometimes on Easter I have to stop and make myself think about what it means. Not so this year. I started having thoughts in my heart that I didn't at first connect with Easter, but oh, they fit so perfectly. I wish I could keep these thoughts swirling around in my mind for a long time! I belong to a living God who loves me and wants me to live!



When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride

See from his head, his hands, his feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did ever such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
All who gather here by grace draw near and bless
Your name

Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an offering far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all

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