THE CROSS OF CHRIST
Pick up the cross of Christ,
And lay your burdens down
At the feet of Jesus, find
Relief from all the weight of
Sin, yes lay it down, lay it
Down, lay down sin's weight,
He knows the desperation of
Your fate from guilt's shame,
Breath in his love and mercy,
Exhale grief's separation from
The Father's care, he took
Striking blows of wrath and
Cruelty on himself and no one
Else, no other way but through
Him and him alone...man was
Redeemed, the price was paid,
Guilt's penalty in painful death...
Brings eternal peace and rest
For all who'll come, there's still
Room for one!
by Cheryl Ellen Baxter ©
RELATED SCRIPTURES
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1 Corinthians 1:18 -- For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
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Luke 9:23 -- Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
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Hebrews 12:2 -- looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
