Ten Thousand Angels

This is a relatively new hymn to me, having first played it last year I believe and it seemed perfect for Good Friday. I'm not sure I agree completely with the last line of the last verse, as salvation's plan wouldn't seem complete without the resurrection of the Saviour; but God the Son accomplished all God the Father told Him to do on earth, and in that respect, with His last breath, the work on earth was finished. And thank the Lord for the perfect, sinless sacrifice of Jesus Christ!

Lyrics:
They bound the hands of Jesus
In the garden where He prayed
They led Him thro' the street in shame
They spat upon the Saviour
So pure and free from sin
They said, “Crucify Him; He's to blame”

Refrain
He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free
He could have called ten thousand angels
But He died alone, for you and me

Upon His precious head
They placed a crown of thorns
They laughed and said, “Behold the King”
They struck Him and they cursed Him
And mocked His holy name
All alone He suffered everything

When they nailed Him to the cross
His mother stood near by
He said, “Woman behold thy son”
He cried, “I thirst for water”
But they gave Him none to drink
Then the sinful work of man was done

To the howling mob He yielded
He did not for mercy cry
The cross of shame He took alone
And when He cried, “It's finished”
He gave Himself to die
Salvation's wondrous plan was done

Words and Music by: Ray Overholt
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