[Verse 1] I see the garden in the dark Sweat like blood upon the ground Every prayer He prayed my name Every tear A saving sound [Verse 2] Whispers of a wooden beam… Dragged along a dusty road… So I ran to Him with tears on my face To help carry that cross He said, …no my child… Every step was, LOVE meant for YOU… Ahh… [Chorus] Because He chose the cross Because He bore that shame Because He took my place And called me by my name The grave could not hold on The stone was rolled away Because He bled and died Then rose to life My sins are washed away [Verse 3] Hammer falls and hearts go numb Sky turns black at midday hour Nails that should have pierced my hands Held Him there in love and power [Pre-Chorus] I was the one I was the reason Still He stayed Still He stayed [Chorus] Because He chose the cross… Because He bore that shame Because He took my place And called me by my name The grave could not hold on The stone was rolled away Because He bled and died Then rose to life My sins are washed away… [Bridge] I should have carried all this weight… He carried it instead (oh Jesus)… Every hidden Aching place Covered by the blood He shed I stand in mercy Washed and clean The past can’t call me back His empty tomb My living proof Grace has left no end… [Chorus] Because He chose the cross… Because He bore that shame Because He took my place And called me by my name The grave could not hold on The stone was rolled away Because He bled and died Then rose to life My sins are washed away… Ahh.. [Outro] You rose again I rise in You Forgiven Free Made new You rose again I rise in You Forgiven Free Made new (oh thank you Jesus) Ahh… Oh thank you Jesus…I’m made…NEW….
