Martyn Layzell’s Lost In Wonder (You Chose The Cross) is a singable song that states some Christian truths which don’t get a lot of popular expression. It’s also topical as an Easter themed song.
The perhaps more sentimental expressions are rooted in solidly objective reflections on the work of Jesus and the benefits which flow to us.
The melody suits a variety of styles.
The lyrics.
1.
You chose the cross with every breath,
The perfect life, the perfect death:
You chose the cross.
A crown of thorns You wore for us,
And crowned us with eternal life:
You chose the cross.
Prechorus.
And though Your soul was overwhelmed with pain,
Obedient to death You overcame.
Chorus.
I’m lost in wonder,
I’m lost in love,
I’m lost in praise forevermore.
Because of Jesus’ unfailing love
I am forgiven, I am restored.
2.
You loosed the cords of sinfulness
And broke the chains of my disgrace:
You chose the cross.
Up from the grave victorious,
You rose again so glorious:
You chose the cross.
Prechorus.
The sorrow that surrounded You was mine,
‘Yet not My will but Yours be done!’ You cried.
Chorus.
Martyn Layzell
Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music
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