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Because Of The Cross

Written by Gene Ezell

Eva Jo Wilson, Wayfaring Prophet Songs, BMI
Jerald Hill, Reinhardt Hill Music, BMI
Gene Ezell, Chris White Music/BMI 

Verse
From lost to found, From guilt to grace
From chains to freedom, From fear to faith
From pain to joy From dark to light
Defeat to triumph, From death to life

Chorus
Because of the crown 
I didn’t have to wear
Because of the nails
I didn’t have to bear
Because of the blood
That paid the highest cost
I stand in victory……
Because of the cross

Verse 2
I am redeemed, By Heaven’s Son
I am forgiven, By Calv’ry’s love
My Lord, my King, My only hope
His grave is empty, Oh sing my soul

Chorus

Bridge
In the shadow of that rugged tree   
Where Jesus gave His life for me
That’s where I found mercy
That’s where I found peace

Chorus