Born To Die

On the night Christ was born

Just before break of morn,

As the stars in the sky were fading,

O'er the place where He lay,

Fell a shadow cold and gray

Of a cross that would humble a King

Jesus knew when He came

He would suffer in shame,

He could feel ev'ry pain and sorrow.

But He left paradise

With His blood He paid the price--

My redemption to Jesus I owe.

Born to die upon Calvary

Jesus suffered my sin to forgive

Born to die upon Calvary

He was wounded that I might live.

Dearest Lord, evermore

May Thy cross I adore

As I follow the path to Calvary;

Of Thy death I partake,

My ambition I forsake--

All my will I surrender to Thee.

By Ron Hamilton

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