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About this Hymn
This came from a study on the darkest moment in human history, and it allows a moment for us to consider the torture and the cost of the forgiveness of our sin. It can be used for a Maundy Thursday service or as a prelude to a Good Friday hymn such as "The Power of the Cross" or "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded." It could also be used as a helpful meditative piece during communion.
Lyrics
Verse 1
To see the King of heaven fall in anguish to his knees; the Light and Hope of all the world now overwhelmed with grief. What nameless horrors must he see, to cry out in the garden: "Oh, take this cup away from me, yet not my will but yours; yet not my will but yours."
Verse 2
To know each friend will fall away, and heaven's voice be still, for hell to have its vengeful day upon Golgotha's hill. No words describe the Savior's plight— to be by God forsaken till wrath and love are satisfied, and ev'ry sin is paid, and ev'ry sin is paid.
Verse 3
What took him to this wretched place? What kept him on this road? His love for Adam's cursed race, for ev'ry broken soul. No sin too slight to overlook, no crime too great to carry, all mingled in this poisoned cup, and yet he drank it all; the Savior drank it all.
To see the King of heaven fall in anguish to his knees; the Light and Hope of all the world now overwhelmed with grief. What nameless horrors must he see, to cry out in the garden: "Oh, take this cup away from me, yet not my will but yours; yet not my will but yours."
Verse 2
To know each friend will fall away, and heaven's voice be still, for hell to have its vengeful day upon Golgotha's hill. No words describe the Savior's plight— to be by God forsaken till wrath and love are satisfied, and ev'ry sin is paid, and ev'ry sin is paid.
Verse 3
What took him to this wretched place? What kept him on this road? His love for Adam's cursed race, for ev'ry broken soul. No sin too slight to overlook, no crime too great to carry, all mingled in this poisoned cup, and yet he drank it all; the Savior drank it all.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2009 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)