Cross of Christ

Cross of Christ, cross of Christ,
Sign of life everlasting;
Empty grave, ris’n to save,
Lord returning within us.
Symbol of grace and redeeming love,
Gather us around you;
Kneeling ground, mercy found,
Freed from karma forever.

Cross of Christ, cross of gold,
Bling for wealthy and famous;
Novelty, jewellery,
Knowing not its true purpose.
Symbol of grace and redeeming love…

Cross of Christ, cross of faith,
Life and health flowing wellspring;
Calming stress, tenderness,
Soul and conscience forgiven.
Symbol of grace and redeeming love…

Cross of Christ, cross of hope,
Save from spiritual danger;
Worlds exist, eyes have missed,
Power to injure and harm us.
Symbol of grace and redeeming love…

Cross of Christ, cross of love,
Grief and sorrow now over;
Battle done, victory won,
Amnesty never ceasing.
Symbol of grace and redeeming love…

(c) Robert Alexander Anderson 2007