Lyrics Criminal on the Cross - Acappella

Criminal on the Cross

Well it was many years ago in the time of the Bible that they took him up to
Calvary
They could have let Him go, but instead they chose Barabus just to set another
criminal free
When they crucified the ever loving, caring Master with compassion flowing from
his eyes
Well, he said to a thief who was begging him for mercy that «today you’ll live
in paradise.»
And I’m saved like the criminal on the cross
Praise God I’m saved, no more to suffer loss
Well, He said I’d live in Paradise and he’s taken care of the cost
Hallelujah!
I’m saved like the criminal on the cross
Well, on the Judgement Day when all the people gather 'round Him and they wait
to hear what He will declare
There will never ever be more intense anticipation that has ever happened
anywhere
When they call my name to defend my reputation there is only one thing I can say
«I'm a wretch I’m a worm, I’m a no good sinner.»
But he said, «I'll save you
anyway.»
Repeat Chorus
Well, I’m saved, I’m saved, through Jesus I am saved
Well, I’m saved, I’m saved, His mercy showed the way
Well, I’m saved, I’m saved, no more for me to say
Well, I’m saved, I’m saved in Paradise today
Repeat Intro
Repeat Chorus (x2)
I’m saved like the criminal on the cross
Scriptural Reference:
«With one voice, they cried out, 'Away with this man!
Release Barabus to us!
'» Luke 23:18
«One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: 'Aren't you the
Christ?
Save yourself and us!'
But the other criminal rebuked him.
'Don't you fear God,' he said, 'since you are under the same sentence?
We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve.
But this man has done nothing wrong.'
The he said, 'Jesus, remember me when
you come into your kingdom' Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth,
today you will be with me in paradise.'» Luke 23:39−43