He Had to Go to Calvary

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Christ had to go to Calvary, Bearing the cross of shame

Author: Charles E. Moody
Tune: [Christ had to go to Calvary] (Moody)
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Christ had to go to Calvary,
Bearing the cross of shame;
To save the world from misery,
Meekly He took the blame.

Refrain:
He had to go, He had to go,
His life He had to pay;
He went alone, sin to atone,
There was no other way.

2 Christ had to go to Calvary,
With thorns upon His brow;
That all the world might ransomed be
And in His presence bow. [Refrain]

3 Christ had to go to Calvary,
Seemeth the sun went down;
"Now it is finished," murmured He,
His face bore not a frown. [Refrain]

Source: Melodies of Love #121

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First Line:	Christ had to go to Calvary, Bearing the cross of shame
Title:	He Had to Go to Calvary
Author:	Charles E. Moody
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	He had to go to Calvary
Publication Date:	1943
Copyright:	This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1943.