They Know Not

[Verse] Jesus what crime did you commit that warranted to be put to death? why were you hated so because of it? why did you wait so long before taking your last breath? [Chorus] Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. how could you forgive after this sin, so violently brought against you? Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. [Verse 2] Jesus you held all the power. you let them kill you on your terms. you held on until your chosen hour. you never yelled, cried, or squirmed . mortal man could never do that Jesus. the pain alone would make him cry. you tore the temple into many pieces. rose three days from whence you died. [Chorus] Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. how could you forgive after this sin, so violently brought against you? Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. [Verse 3] your story's carried on for two thousand years. millions believing and following all this time. thoughts of the pain and suffering you endured brought many a man to tears; giving people hope for when they die. I for one don't know how you had the strength to endure the abuse and torture done to you. No matter what, I try to make sure to pray-- that's the least of all that I can do. [Chorus] Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. how could you forgive after this sin, so violently brought against you? Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. [Outro] When I'm standing at the pearly gates of heaven, waiting my turn to be judged before you. I pray you'll give us the mercy you gave the Roman's. Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. I hope you'll open the gates and let me through. Father, please forgive them, they know not what they do. Father... please forgive them... they know not what they do... they know not what they do.