one thing i would tell you

If I only had one song that I could sing you—
Or story I could tell before I leave
If I only had one message I could bring you
There’s no question it would be
About the cross—about the blood—
About the place I found God’s mercy and love
And although it’s bittersweet remembering the cost
There’s something beautiful about the cross

I could sing about the state of grace I live in
Or the peace and joy I have when times are tough
I could sing of all the blessings I’ve been given
But in the end, my life is just about the cross
About the cross—about the blood—
About the place I found God’s mercy and love
And although it’s bittersweet remembering the cost
There’s something beautiful about the cross

Two thousand years ago if I had watched him die
I think I would have lost all hope—demanded to know why
But now I know the cost means everything
And it’s the greatest honor to sing
About the cross—about the blood—
About the place I found God’s mercy and love
And although it’s bittersweet remembering the cost
There’s something beautiful about the cross

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
‘Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown—
There’s something beautiful about the cross