1 There was One who was willing to die in my stead,
That a soul so unworthy might live,
They were borne on the cross,
They were borne on the cross,
O how much He was willing to bear!
With what anguish and loss,
Jesus went to the cross!
But He carried my sins with Him there.
2 He is tender and loving and patient with me,
While He cleanses my heart of its dross;
They were borne on the cross,
They were borne on the cross,
O how much He was willing to bear!
With what anguish and loss,
Jesus went to the cross!
But He carried my sins with Him there.
3 I will cling to my Savior and never depart —
I will joyfully journey each day,
They were borne on the cross,
They were borne on the cross,
O how much He was willing to bear!
With what anguish and loss,
Jesus went to the cross!
But He carried my sins with Him there.