Story Behind The Song
There is a small chapel in the prison where I was incarcerated. On the alter there is a cold cross where I spent many hours,seeking the Lords forgiveness for past deeds and guidance for the days to come.
Song Description
Transported through time and place from a small prison chapel in South Dakota to the foot of the cross on Calvary Hill
| Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, Country - Religious |
| Tempo |
Other |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Relaxed |
Subject |
Religion, Prayer |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
Cross of Gold
Copyright 2002 all rights reserved
Steve Anderson / Praise Street Music / BMI
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Verse 1: Kneeling before a cross of gold
Asking forgiveness for my sins of old
I felt such a presence that time stood still
When I opened my eyes I was on Calvary Hill
Verse 2: The cross that I knelt before no longer gold
The blood on the ground was not very old
As I touched the blood with my fingertips
I heard Father forgive him, come from his lips
Chorus 1: As I beheld the image in front of me
Forgive me Lord Jesus I cried
It's my sin and shame yes I am to blame
I'm the reason that you had to die
Verse 3 The sorrow I felt kept me down on my knees
Father have mercy was all I could plead
Then I heard a voice sounding oh so sweet
When I opened my eyes I was at Jesus feet
Verse 4: Can you imagine my joy and surprise
Standing before me as I opened my eyes
The blood still fresh on my fingertips
I heard shed for you, come from his lips
Chorus 2: As I beheld the image in front of me
Thank you Lord Jesus I cried
It's the least I can do to love and serve you
With a joy I can no longer hide
Verse 4: [Repeat]
Chorus 1: [Repeat]
Chorus 3: He reached out his hand, he helped me to stand
He said You are forgiven my child
Its the least I could do my blood shed for you
Your the reason that I had to die
Verse 1: [Repeat]
End