WHY?

Why did it have to be a friend 
Who chose to betray the Lord? 
And why did he use a kiss to show them 
That's not what a kiss is for? 

Only a friend can betray a friend 
A stranger has nothing to gain 
And only a friend comes close enough 
To ever cause so much pain 

And why did there have to be a thorny 
Crown pressed upon his head? 
It should have been a royal one 
Made of jewels and gold instead 
It had to be a crown of thorns 
Because in this life that we live 
For all who would seek to love 
A thorn is all the world has to give 

And why did it have to be a heavy cross 
He was made to bear? 
And why did they nail His feet and hands 
His love would have held him there 

It was a cross for on a cross 
A thief was supposed to pay 
And Jesus had come into the world 
To steal every heart away 
Yes, Jesus had come into the world 
To steal every heart away 

--"Way" by Michael Card 
(P) 1985 Sparrow Records 

You can listen to the song here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSzKiUTov_w 

TAGS: Reflection