Love Held Him There

Verse 1: In the garden He prayed with a heavy heart, Knowing the pain that was yet to start, Betrayed by a kiss, abandoned by friends, But His love for us would never end. Pre-Chorus: It wasn't the nails, no iron or wood, That kept Him there, He knew He could, Call down angels, escape the pain, But He chose to stay for our gain. Chorus: The nails didn’t hold Him, no, it wasn’t the cross, His love for us was the greatest cost, Grace poured out in each drop of His blood, It was love, it was love that held Him up. Verse 2: A crown of thorns pressed on His brow, For every sin He took the vow, Mocked and beaten, yet silent He stayed, Love’s sacrifice, the price He paid. Pre-Chorus: It wasn’t the nails, no earthly bind, That kept Him there for all mankind, He bore our shame, He took our place, In His love, we find our grace. Chorus: The nails didn’t hold Him, no, it wasn’t the cross, His love for us was the greatest cost, Grace poured out in each drop of His blood, It was love, it was love that held Him up. Bridge: With His last breath, He cried, "It is done," The battle of death, eternally won, Rising again, our Savior and King, In His love, new life we sing. Chorus: The nails didn’t hold Him, no, it wasn’t the cross, His love for us was the greatest cost, Grace poured out in each drop of His blood, It was love, it was love that held Him up. Outro: Forever we’re changed by the gift of His grace, No nail, no thorn, no earthly place, Could ever contain the love that He showed, It was love, only love that held Him so.