The Glory of the Cross

The Glory of the Cross

A crown of thorns and not of gold-Is placed upon his brow

Now cast your eyes and behold-The Lord of glory now

See the stark humility-Of the Son crucified

The worthy lamb in purity-soon raised though he has died

For if he is lifted up high -To his cross he will draw

Sinful men who’ll come nigh-To stand in fear and awe

In humble repentance- we will joyfully rejoice

In our hope and sure defense, we will lift our voice

This is the power that transforms hearts-The glory of the cross

There from sin to be set apart-When we realize sin’s cost

Behold him high and lifted up-Behold the one that drank our cup

To become the final sacrifice-I will love the glory of my Christ

Where humbling conviction-And forgiveness are both found

The depth of sin’s affliction-From its love we are unbound

So lift up Christ before your eyes-there keep them ever stayed

Behold now the glorious sight-Of righteousness displayed

My soul is steadfast and secure-I am grateful for God’s Grace

So I will continue to endure-Until I see Christ’s face

But now in this place and time-I will glory in My Christ

In my heart soul and mind-I will praise His sacrifice

This is the power that transforms hearts-The glory of the cross

There from sin to be set apart-When we realize sin’s cost

Behold him high and lifted up-Behold the one that drank our cup

To become the final sacrifice-I will love the glory of my Christ

John 12:32, 42; Isaiah 6; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Revelation 21

March 9, 2026

Anthony Foster