I Believe In a Hill Called Mount Calvary (1968)
Words by Dale Oldham, Gloria Gaither and William J. Gaither
Music by William J. Gaither
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Verse 1:
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There are things as we travel this earth’s shifting sands
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That transcend all the reason of man
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But the things that matter the most in this world
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They can never be held in our hand
Chorus:
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I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary
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I'll be - lieve whatever the cost
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And when time has surrendered and earth is no more
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I'll still cling to that old rugged cross
Verse 2:
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I believe that the Christ who was slain on the cross
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Has the power to change lives today
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For He changed me completely, a new life is mine
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That is why by the cross I will stay
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3:
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I believe that this life with its great mysteries
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Surely someday will come to an end
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But faith will conquer the darkness and death
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And will lead me at last to my Friend
Repeat Chorus