It was for me---He had to die
   It was for me---they yelled " Crucify !"
It was for me--- He bore the shame
   It was for me---I am to blame.

On this cross---the price He paid
   All my sin ---on Him was laid
"Father, forgive," He said that day
   All my sin was washed away.

In the tomb---He then was laid
   How awful was---the price He paid
Then He rose again---we tell
   It was through Him---that we miss hell.

Though puzzled we be---He's not there
   On to the Father---our petitions to bear
" I will send you comfort," His words are true
   Such perfect abidance---for me and you.

Let us go on---with Him by our side
   This hope of heaven---in us does abide
A few short years---then to the gate
   "Father forgive," my sin was so great.