Intro: F G C
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Verse 1: To some its just an emblem, a formality;
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It's a symbol that's been used so frequently
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Many blaspheme and despise.
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Though its ancient it abides.
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A shrine to death that stands for life to me.
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Chorus: There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
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Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
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Through His hands and through His feet,
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He took the nails for you and me.
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Angels watched as He died for the lost.
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Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
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Verse 2: You see why this old emblem is so dear to me.
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It stood for suffering, yet it brought us peace.
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It bridged the gap for man, offered cleansing for our sins;
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An icon that reminds us that we're free.(Repeat Chorus)
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Bridge: God forbid that I should ever let my memory fade
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But forever keep the cross in view
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For that's where I was saved, I was saved
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Chorus: There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
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Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
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Through His hands and through His feet,
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He took the nails for you and me.
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Angels watched as He died for the lost.
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Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
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Though He could have walked away He chose the cross. 