The cross, Jesus’ cross, is as ugly as sin
As brutal as hatred’s most devilish grin
As savage as any blow darkness can swing
The worst of the worst – it’s a hell of a thing!
The cross, Jesus’ cross, is a beautiful sight
A vict’ry for love and a triumph for light
Forgiveness poured out in a heavenly flood
On sinners who trust in his life-giving blood
Take a look – take another look – what do you see?
Is it ugly or beautiful, Calvary’s tree?
Where God’s love and justice and holiness meet
There evil’s redeemed and salvation’s complete