When I Think of the Cross of Jesus

By Ron Leonard

When I think of the cross of Jesus
I often wonder why he took so much
pain and grief, and just for me he died.

He left his throne in gloryand counted
it but loss. To come to earth and die
on an old rugged cross.

He said: "Father forgive them for they
know not what they do" as they beat
him and scourged him and he did it
just for you.

Then he cried "IT IS FINISHED!"
As he died for you and me. That
we might go to heaven and live
eternally.

When I think of the cross of Jesus
I wonder day to day why people
scoff and say I can find another way.

For Jesus is the only one that
saves and sets men free.