LOVE COVERED THE CROSS
Words and Music by Mark S. Crocker

VS 1		I was the one who took the crown and placed it on His head.
		I was the one who forced the thorns upon His brow which bled.
		I was the one who mocked the Lord and all the things He said.
		I am the one for whom He died.
		I am the one He sanctified.

		It was me who should have bowed before the Truth and Way.
		It was me who should have worn the crown of thorns that day.
		I should have listened to the things that Jesus had to say.
		It was me who caused His pain.
		It was He who took my shame.

CH		Oh, Love covered the cross
		Where Jesus’ blood was shed for me
		And covered my sins at Calvary.

		Grace covered my sin.
		Redemption was given to me;
		Forgiveness has made me full and free.

VS 2		I was the one who took the sword and pierced His loving side.
		I was the one who nailed His hands and had Him crucified.
		I was the one who felt the shame and guilt but could not hide.
		I was the one they should have blamed.
		I was the one they should have named.

		It was me who should have been the one upon the cross.
		God instead would send His Son; He knew what it would cost.
		It was worth it all to see my sin forever lost.
		Jesus saved my dying soul.
		Now I’m free--He made me whole!

CH		Oh, Love covered the cross
		Where Jesus’ blood was shed for me
		And covered my sins at Calvary.

		Grace covered my sin.
		Redemption was given to me;
		Forgiveness has made me full and free.

BR		Jesus rose up from the grave.
		I am living because of what He gave.
		Jesus rose up from the grave.
		I am living because of what He gave.

CH		Love covered the cross
		Where Jesus’ blood was shed for me
		And covered my sins at Calvary.

		Grace covered my sin.
		Redemption was given to me;
		Forgiveness has made me full and free.

TAG		Love covered the cross!
		Love covered the cross!
		Love covered the cross!
		Love covered the cross and made me free.

Copyright 2011 by Mark Crocker Music Publishing Company / ASCAP. All Rights