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 © 1959, Renewed 1987 by PsalmSinger Music (admin. by Music Services, Inc.)