Passion Hymn

I'm not entirely sure why, but today I found myself penning the words to a song, a hymn even. As Easter approaches, my thoughts, Bible readings and prayers, particularly as a pastor, are inevitably turning more and more to the cross. And this morning I felt compelled to put those thoughts, readings and prayers in to verse. I'm hardly an accomplished poet, as you'll see below, but my prayer is that the following lines would turn your thoughts and prayers to what Jesus did on the cross for all who will trust in him.

The tune to which I have set these lines can be found here.

1. I’ll sing of love divine,

My Saviour’s love to me,

For at the appointed time

He looked to Calvary.

And set himself to take that path

That led to suffering God’s wrath.

2. Sweat drops of blood he bleeds.

What pain did he foresee?

With his Father he pleads;

“Let this cup pass from me.”

Yet God’s own judgement he will face

For sinners in such need of grace.

3. Alone, deserted by

All those he called his friends.

When accusations fly

No answer back he sends.

So “Crucify” goes up the cry,

The King of life condemned to die.

4. "Save yourself" sinners say,

Mocking him as he hangs.

“Forgive them” he will pray

E’en through his own death pangs.

He is the Christ, so he will stay

On Calvary's cross my price to pay.

5. “It’s Finished” now he cries,

The maker bows his head.

And as his body dies,

So dies my fear and dread.

For he has suffered on that tree

Sin’s penalty and curse for me.

6. So I will lift my voice

And praise my Saviour King.

For he has brought such joys

As make me long to sing

Of all his wondrous love and grace

Shown by his dying in my place.


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