Symbols of the Cross

The thorns and nails, the cross of wood,
Are symbols of the One who stood
To take my place and bear my sin
Though He was pure and wholly good.

The Lord Himself came down for me
And paid my debt at Calvary
To give me hope, forgive my guilt,
And let me live eternally.

He rose and left an empty grave
To show His right to freely save
For Jesus rose in victory
And all my sin and guilt forgave.

My song will ever be of One
Who faced my death for me and won
For by His death I ever live
A witness of what Christ has done.

Christina Joy Hommes