G
C
G
One morning in Jerusalem about the break of dawn
D7
A great trial was in session they tried my blessed Lord
G
C
G
They scorned Him and they mocked Him they made Him carry the cross
D7
G
On top of Calvary Mountain they crucified my Lord
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
G
The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
C
G
St. Peter he denied Him at that awful trial that night
D7
He said he never knew Him it was an awful sight
G
C
G
He looked upon St. Peter with eyes of perfect love
D7
G
St. Peter’s heart was broken he prayed to God above
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
G
The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
C
G
Crying Father it is finished and He bowed His head and died
D7
The world was left in darkness the graves were opened wide
G
C
G
An earthquake shook Jerusalem the dead walked into town
D7
G
The multitudes were frightened God’s wrath came pouring down
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross
C
G
Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
D7
G
The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
G
D7
C
