Just suppose God searched through Heaven
And couldn't find one willing to be
The Supreme Sacrifice that was needed
That would buy eternal life for you and me
Chorus:
Had it not been for a place called Mount Calvary,
Had it not been for the old rugged cross
Had it not been for a man called Jesus
Then forever my soul would be lost
I'm so glad He was willing to drink His bitter cup
Although He prayed "Father let it pass from me"
And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels
From these hands, tore the nails that torment me
[repeat Chorus]
Then forever my soul would be lost
And couldn't find one willing to be
The Supreme Sacrifice that was needed
That would buy eternal life for you and me
Chorus:
Had it not been for a place called Mount Calvary,
Had it not been for the old rugged cross
Had it not been for a man called Jesus
Then forever my soul would be lost
I'm so glad He was willing to drink His bitter cup
Although He prayed "Father let it pass from me"
And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels
From these hands, tore the nails that torment me
[repeat Chorus]
Then forever my soul would be lost