A violent grace : meeting Christ at the cross /
Card, Michael,1957-
He was born to die so I could be born to new life -- He suffered temptation so I can experience victory -- He was betrayed so I might know His faithfulness -- He was arrested and bound so I could be rescued from bondage -- He stood trial alone so I might have an advocate -- He was wounded so I could be healed -- He endured mockery so I could know dignity and joy -- He was condemned so the truth could set me free -- He was crowned with thorns so I might crown Him with praise -- He was nailed to the cross so I might escape judgment -- He was stretched out between thieves so I could know the reach of love -- He suffered thirst so I can drink living water -- He said, "It is finished" so I could begin my walk of faith -- He was God's lamb, slain so I could claim His sacrifice as my own -- He was forsaken by the Father so I would never be rejected -- He chose the shame of weakness so I can know the hope of glory -- He shed His blood so I can be white as snow -- His heart was pierced so mine could be made whole -- He died and was buried so the grave could not hold me -- He rose again so I might experience eternal life -- He is known by His scars so I will take up my cross and follow Him.
Jesus Christ