Hymns of Faith ‎#236

236. Nailed to the Cross

1 There was One who was willing to die in my stead,
That a soul so unworthy might live;
And the path to the cross He was willing to tread,
All the sins of my life to forgive.

Chorus:
They are nailed to the cross,
They are nailed to 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 the dross;
But “there’s no condemnation”—-I know I am free,
For my sins are all nailed to the cross. (Chorus)

3 I will cling to my Savior and never depart;
I will joyfully journey each day,
With a song on my lips and a song in my heart,
That my sins have been taken away. (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: There was One who was willing to die in my stead
• Title: Nailed to the Cross
• Author: Carrie E. Breck
• Refrain First Line: They are nailed to the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:1
  ;
  Colossians 2:14
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Christ: Sacrifice; Cross: of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [There was One who was willing to die in my stead]
• Composer: Grant Colfax Tullar
• Key: E♭ Major