The streets were lined with people. The crowd was pressing in. Then Jesus fell exhausted As their hatred fell on Him. His cross was rough and heavy. I witnessed love's great cost As I followed Christ up Calvary's hill In the shadow of the cross, In the shadow of the cross. The soldiers did thier duty With coldness on each face. Christ offered them forgiveness As the spikes were nailed in place. His blood was freely given. His wounds He bore for us. Then He died as I stood watching there In the shadow of the cross, In the shadow of the cross. This life that I've been given Belongs to Jesus Christ Who purchased my redemption When He died to pay it's price. I owe Him full surrender For all salvation's cost. I will live to serve my loving Christ. I will live to serve my loving Christ In the shadow of the cross. I will live to serve my loving Christ In the shadow of the cross.