The Cross

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