THAT DAY ON CALVARY
A hallowed land – Now torn by war and strife;
Land which so many years ago did see
God’s son, who taught and preached and gave His life
To save the world – That Day On Calvary.
A Son of God, whose footsteps paced the land;
Who spoke kind words of love around old Galilee;
Who kindled in men’s hearts a faith that spanned
The world when He shed blood – That Day On Calvary.
Yet now, where He taught love and shared His bread,
A holocaust does thrive within those lands, and men do see
Each morn on narrow streets blood flow the red
Of hate. Unlike His blood – That Day On Calvary.
A holy land! A heritage! When will its people see
Why blood was shed for all mankind – That Day On Calvary?
- Patrick French 2001