As those convicted by the Law,
Our hearts were filled with solemn awe
When we by faith distinctly saw.
The sacred cross of Calvary.

To end the darkness of our night,
On us there shone redemption's light;
For then there came to us a sight
Of Him who died on Calvary.

The deepest depth in human crime,
The central point of endless time,
The inmost heart of love sublime,
Were clearly seen on Calvary.

The "Word made flesh," He came to take
The condemnation for our sake:
He did a full atonement make
When He was slain on Calvary.

Himself for us He freely gave
That He from death our souls might save:
To break the barriers of the grave,
He died for us on Calvary.

When silent is the voice of song,
When dreary seems the path, and long,
To make our faith and courage strong,
We look again to Calvary.

And when the Saviour comes again
To call His own with Him to reign,
In glorious light He will explain
What caused His death on Calvary.

T. Watson

Keady, Ont., 1907