Lyrics

HE LIVED TO DIE

He stood before Pontius a quiet man
The world was held in his single hand

Are you truly king of the Jews
What is it we really have to loose

Jesus smiled and said not a word
Pilot's anger was clearly heard

Can't you see I can spare your life
Christ knew nothing would save him
From his strife

CHORUS
Do I truly understand why he died
The sacrifice he made for all mankind
His truth is clear if I can only see
He lived his life just to die for me

I wash my hand of this Pilot yelled
Do with him as you will

He was beaten then crucified
On that bloody hill he died

Thunder roared and lightning blazed
The black curtain was torn away

The temple all had worshipped in
Now lay in a pile of clay

Lyrics by Barbara Peterson
Music composed by Steve Strauss
Copyright 2004