On Calvary's mountain Hope was born
God Himself the Sacrifice
He carried sin, it's grief and scorn
Up on the precious cross of Christ

I have not seen this rugged wood
(Where my Jesus bled and died)
To which my Savior was enticed
(On the cross, the cross of Christ)
But hopeless hearts were changed for good
(Where my Jesus bled and died)
Up on the precious cross of Christ
(On the cross, the cross of Christ)

Chorus:
Oh Blessed Hope, unbounded grace
When all our good would not suffice
He challenged darkness face to face
Up on the precious cross of Christ

There is a joy that's found within
those who are born not once but twice
(On the cross, the cross of Christ)
For they have learned that life begins
Up on the precious cross of Christ
(On the cross, the cross of Christ)

Chorus

Hook:
He challenged darkness face to face
up on the precious cross of Christ
(On the cross, the cross of Christ)
Up on the precious cross of Christ
Up on the precious cross of Christ!

On Calvary's mountain Hope was born
Up on the precious cross of Christ!