Romans 5:8-9 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
The death of Christ on the cross was one of absolute torture. He was:
1. Scourged - Matt. 27:26
2. Beaten - Luke 22:63-64
3. Spat upon - Matt. 27:30
4. Beard Plucked from His Face -Isa. 50:6
5. Mocked - Matt. 27:26-29
6. Stripped Naked - Matt. 27:35
7. Nailed to the Cross - Matt. 27:38; John 20:25
But three days later He arose from the grave and is alive today!
At The Cross
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Alas and did my Savior bleed — And did my Sov'reign die — Would He devote that sacred head — For such a worm as I?
CHORUS:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light — And the burden of my heart rolled away — It was there by faith I received my sight — And now I am happy all the day
Was it for crimes that I had done — He groaned upon the tree? — Amazing pity! grace unknown! — And love beyond degree!
Well might the sun in darkness hide — And shut his glories in — When Christ, the mighty Maker died — For man the creature's sin.
Thus might I hide my blushing face — While Calvary’s cross appears — Dissolve my heart in thank-ful-ness — And melt my eyes to tears.
But drops of grief can ne'er repay — The debt of love I owe. — Here, Lord, I give myself away — 'Tis all that I can do
Isaac Watts 1707
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