To The Cross My Heart Returns

Though at times we seem alone, God has not forgotten us. Look for His hand in your life and you will see Him guiding and protecting you. Return in your mind to the cross, to the moment you first believed and received forgiveness.

Peter wrote the music and the preliminary lyrics in Dutch. Larry and I completed the lyrics using Peter's theme. Peter sings the melody and Margriet Brasz sings harmony on the recording. - Elton, 29 October 2010

(Verse 1)
On a rugged, cruel cross
His life was in the balance
Despised for all mankind
Reduced to pain and suffering
His promise to fulfill
God gave His only son
And we will not forget the price He paid

(Verse 2)
In the light of our belief
We're living true to Jesus
In His death He gave us life
A life of peace and purpose
Though at times we seem alone
The day will surely come
The day when we will be with Him

(Chorus)
To the cross my heart returns
Where the journey all began
Where Jesus held me in His arms
The sting of death He overcame
Though His love was undeserved
By grace my heart believed
Forgiveness there was found on the cross

(Verse 3)
Now by living in His power
With Jesus as our anchor
The Father's wish has been fulfilled
His love has drawn us closer
It is God's abiding grace
That gently leads us on
As now we live our lives through His Son

(Repeat Chorus)
To the cross my heart returns
Where the journey all began
Where Jesus held me in His arms
The sting of death He overcame
Though His love was undeserved
By grace my heart believed
Forgiveness there was found on the cross


Copyright © 2010 Peter Gringhuis, Elton Smith and Larry Holder

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• Publish date: 2010-10-29
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