Acclaimed arranger Craig Curry has transformed this popular praise and worship song into a terrific choral anthem for worship. The thoughtful text invites believers to visit the cross “once again” to reflect upon Christ’s wondrous love for humanity. Opening with an optional solo verse, the choral texture gradually thickens by verse until the rich and full choral acclamation on the final refrain. A gentle contemporary pop groove in the accompaniment supports the regular syncopation in the vocals and provides a solid foundation for soloist and full choir alike.
An SAB voicing is available here.
An accompaniment CD is available here.
The rhythm section score/parts are available here.
Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice
You became nothing, poured out to death
Many times I've wondered at Your gift of life
And I'm in that place once again
I'm in that place once again
And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You
Once again I pour out my life
Now You are exalted to the highest place
King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now, I marvel at Your saving grace
And I'm full of praise once again
I'm full of praise once again
(chorus)
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross, my Friend
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross, my Friend
(chorus)
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross, my Friend
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross, my Friend
Jesus I thank You (Thank You for the cross)
Jesus I thank You (Thank You for the cross)
Jesus I thank You for the cross, my Friend
Jesus I thank You (Thank You for the cross)
Jesus I thank You (Thank You for the cross)
Jesus I thank You for the cross, my Friend
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the cross, my Friend
My Friend