Without the empty tomb and the love that sent Jesus to the cross we would be without hope!
gospel
david byers
Story behind the song
Based on the Easter story, Calvary's Love recounts the journey from the streets of Jerusalem to the cross on Calvary to the Empty tomb and the love that was demonstrated to fallen man.
Lyrics
Calvarys Love
From Jerusalem to Golgotha the crowd makes its way
Howling and mocking; Crucify Him, they say.
As He falls neath the weight of my sin and the cross
The mob shows no mercy and it seems all is lost.
They lead Him through the streets of the city in shame;
True to His Fathers will, this is why He came.
Sinful men crucify Him on Calvarys hill
But its love that holds Him there, not three rusty nails.
Hanging there on a cross with two common thieves
To one He shows mercy though no mercy He receives.
As they gamble for His robe and Mary looks on
A soldier affirms; Surely this is Gods Son!
From the cross in the middle there rings out a cry:
It is finished, It is finished! Man wont have to die!
Heavens hall then fall silent as God turns from the scene
And men ask the question: What can all of this mean?
Sadly they place Him in Josephs new tomb,
In despair they gather there in the upper room.
As hell and its demons begin to rejoice
In glorious triumph angels lift up their voice!
From the tomb in the garden there rings out a cry;
He arose! Hes alive! Men dont have to die!
Now I sing His praises for the love and the grace
That sent Him to Calvary to die in my place!
Jesus shed His lifes blood my poor soul to save,
He arose triumphant over hell and the grave.
How can I help but sing His praises for the love and the grace
That sent Him to Calvary to die in my place!