The Cradle And The Cross Lyrics

Upon the child in a manger

Rests the hope of all the earth

From a virgin's womb was born

A son called saviour at his birth

And in that fragile human body

God with us was pleased to dwell

To grace the cradle and the cross

To reconcile us to Himself

To us a Saviour is born

His name is Jesus Christ the Lord

He is the light in the darkness

Glory to God in the highest

Glory to God in the highest

Upon the darkened hill of Calv'ry

Hangs the sinless Son of God

For the boy born in Bethlehem

Became the Christ upon the Cross

So in that same human body

Jesus bore our every sin

And as he died he purchased peace with God

For all who trust in Him

To us a Saviour is born

His name is Jesus Christ the Lord

He is the peace that was promised

Glory to God in the highest

Glory to God in the highest

Upon the throne of Heaven's glory

Rests the child of Bethlehem

For He who lay there in that manger

Laid His life down like a Lamb

The man who once was raised by Mary

God has raised Him from the grave

So that infant wrapped in cloth

Now wears the name above all names

And as the creatures and the people

Gathered round that helpless babe

So they will gather round His throne

To bring Him gifts of ceaseless praise

We will join with them to worship

God who took on flesh and bone

Our Immanuel, our King and Christ

All praise to Him alone

Our Immanuel, our King and Christ

All praise to Him alone

To us a Saviour is born

His name is Jesus Christ the Lord

He is the King that we worship

Glory to God in the highest

Glory to God in the highest