Intro: F G C  

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Verse 1:  To some its just an emblem, a formality;
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          It's a symbol that's been used so frequently
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          Many blaspheme and despise.
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          Though its ancient it abides.
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          A shrine to death that stands for life to me.

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Chorus:   There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
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          Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
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          Through His hands and through His feet,
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          He took the nails for you and me.
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          Angels watched as He died for the lost.
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          Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.

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Verse 2:  You see why this old emblem is so dear to me.
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          It stood for suffering, yet it brought us peace.
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          It bridged the gap for man, offered cleansing for our sins;
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          An icon that reminds us that we're free.(Repeat Chorus)

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Bridge:   God forbid that I should ever let my memory fade
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          But forever keep the cross in view
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          For that's where I was saved,     I was saved 

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Chorus:   There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
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          Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
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          Through His hands and through His feet,
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          He took the nails for you and me.
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          Angels watched as He died for the lost.
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          Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
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          Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.