I BUILT THE CROSS LYRICS

1. The Narration

We're not going anywhere.

2. Minus One Star For Christianity

Your hostility doesn’t scare us, and we will never return your hatred. Myopic
understanding of our mission. Burnishing misconceptions and chimerical
inventions created in the depths of your own mind - no foundation in reality.
Obfuscate our faith - lost in fanciful tradition [2X]. Our hearts go out to
you. We will never fit your rubric, and we don’t feel a need to try. Our
intention is not to offend, oppress, or force anything on anyone - but to carry
out this mission and share Christ with everyone. Please understand that we do
this out of love and please understand that we’ll never give up. This is where
we belong - we will stand strong.

3. Hatred From The Religious

Guided by hatred, you’ve created a religion all of your own. Dogmatically
defending your hypocritical position (position). Grounded in “rebellion”, yet
ever conforming to the demands of your peers. What is it you’re so afraid of?
Brain washed. Emptied of all individuality. Demanding that we fit your mold. We
don’t fear you - you’ve made us stronger. Open-mindedness redefined. Keep
telling us we’re ignorant, keep telling us we don’t belong, we’ll keep you in
our prayers and keep making worship songs. [2x] Where is this tolerance you
speak of? Why are your lips tainted by that which you condemn? A strictly
defined double standard - I am disgusted by what I observe (disgusted by what I
observe). I am so tired of a finger pointed at me - with closed eyes and a loud
mouth, are you unwilling to learn? I am disgusted by what I observe.

4. Misguided Ministry

A spiritual giant for the crowd - who are you when shrouded in secrecy?
Spewing hateful words about the God you never knew - you spit in his face.
Do you not realize what you've done?
A sugar-coated message wrapped in ambiguity.
Desacralized, a watered-down gospel.
Decontextualization runs rampant - unmitigated autonomy is the only goal.
A life for Jesus, but only for a paycheck - only for the worship of others.
The politics have consumed your mind.
Tradition rules over doctrine.
Do you not realize what you've done?
How many must turn away before you open your eyes?
How many before you turn and follow?
They are the lamb, you are the slaughter.
Worn leather straps hold the millstone to your neck.
At the bottom of an ocean, you've served your purpose.
A heart emptied of love and compassion - a thick wallet in your pocket.
Where does your treasure truly lie?
Money is your God.
Deception funded bank account.
Power is your goal, religion is your driving force.
Minipulating the masses. Are you proud of what you’ve created?
Power is your goal.

We are the generation that must change this.
The lukewarm church, breathe into them life.
Return God to these Halls.

Return worship to the sanctuary.
Renew the fire that used to burn.
Replenish your heart in love
Show the world the real Christ.

Return worship to the sanctuary.
Renew the fire that used to burn.
Replenish your heart in love
Show the world the real Christ.

Are you ready to show your true colors?

Today is the day to give worship.
Take it to the foot of the cross, put your heart in the hands of our Lord,

Today is the day.
Take it to the cross.
Give your heart to the Lord.
Take back our generation.

Today is the day to give worship.
Take it to the foot of the cross, put your heart in the hands of our Lord,
Take back our generation

5. Stand Together

With a fist adorned in brass, it's time to stand up and fight your fears. Never
back down, never give up. This isn't about looking tough, it's about lifting
each other up. This is our home, we roll together till the day we die, without
my brothers, this wouldn't be life. Our hearts are gold and our motives are
pure, so keep your judgment off me. No matter who you are, no matter what
you've done, it's never too late to change, your always welcome with us. Scream
out at the top of your lungs, fight for what is yours, it takes more than blood
to be family, there's no stopping us now, this is our time to shine. STRAIGHT
EDGE.

6. To Deface Grace

Flesh against flesh. Destroyer of beauty, so alluring, eternally devastating. A
sick perversion of intimacy. So deeply rooted into my heart, Lord free me from
this. Help me stay focused. On my own strength alone, this battle can’t be won.
This immorality is accepted (embraced), increasing my struggle (ten fold).
Sometimes I feel so alone in this. Show me the face of your forgiveness. Grant
me the will of the fight so that I may stand my ground. Help me overcome this.
Where does my heart truly lay, oh God? Heal me. Mold me. Reconcile my troubled
conscience. This is the cry of my heart to worship you alone. Yet here I am
adorning my flesh. Giving glory to the act rather than its intended meaning. I
am so tired, so worn. Will I ever be free from this? I’ll put my faith in your
redemption from this prison I’ve willingly locked myself within. Break these
chains. Release me. Where can I rest my head? All strength feels lost. Your
design is so flawless. Your only intention is to save us from heartbreak. Why
do I fight to keep my head underwater? Lord, I now understand. Please make this
knowledge livable. This is my prayer: make me who you want me to be. Make in me
a new creation. To live like you is my goal. Now fill my heart while I climb
out of this hole.

7. Heart Of A Servant

Impaled high above the cross the sins of the world pour out from your hands and
feet. Mocked and defiled, embedded in your head are thorns. This is love. Lord,
I am eternally grateful. My heart is all I have to give. Now religion has
destroyed. This was never how things were meant to be. We are no longer bound
by the law. In his blood we find freedom. We are saved by grace. So give me
peace through these times of struggle, and hope through these times of despair.
Give me the heart of a servant, so I may worship with all of my life. Your
religion is dead, but Jesus, you give life. This is my purpose: to live for
your glory. Lord, I give you praise. You died for me, I will live for you. I
would give my life for this.

8. Head High Heavy Heart

[Charlatan cover]
[Lyrics by Bobby Curtin]

Hold your head high heavy heart. Things can only get better from here. Let Him
be your light through dark times. Hold your head high heavy heart. Press on
press on through dark times. Don’t let them get you down. They’re only words
without meaning x2. AND I PROMISE YOU! Things can only get better from here.
Don’t let them get you down. You’ve come so far. OH! Will you hold onto your
promise and keep pressing on? There’s light on the horizon. I promise you this.
Don’t let them get you down. You’ve come so far. Hold onto your promise. And
keep pressing on! Press on press on through dark times. Don’t let them get you
down. They’re only words without meaning. There’s light on the horizon. I
promise you this. Don’t let them get you down. You’ve come so far. Hold your
head high. PICK IT UP! OH! There’s light on the horizon.

9. Romans 1:20

The whole song is based off of this verse
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal
power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has
been made, so that men are without excuse."

Lord, I can see you moving. I can hear you whispering in the artistry painted
across the evening sky. Empty space became your canvas. Everything I observe
around me screams out your name. The stars are a blueprint of your incredible
magnitude. Your fingerprint beats between my ribs. I can feel your arms wrapped
lovingly around me, even when I fight to be released. I can hardly articulate
in words the beauty of your merciful forgiveness. The divine wisdom you have
displayed, Oh father, the staggering compassion is overwhelming. How you have
suffered, Oh Christ. Oh how you have loved. Crucified king, risen savior,
personal giver of salvation. [2x] The cross casts a shadow of grace. Lord wont
you show me your face. Wont you take my hand? Wont you open my eyes so that I
may see your plan? On my knees I shower in your presence. With my hands in the
air I exalt my father. Here I am to worship.

10. Borrowed Parts

Oh Lord, breathe within me the warmth of Your holy light. Your Word is the
knife by which I carve this journey of life. Set forth with blessed talents so
carefully endowed, brothers and sisters, our task is begun. This is the
crucible we were meant to overcome. We do not rest in a city upon a hill. We
will not fall upon our knees and tremble at the pit. The world plunges deeper,
all-consuming and sparing none. Oh the mercilessness of its iniquity. Unabashed
we stand, no longer bound by our world; we are set free by Yours. For Your
Grace so sufficient and Your power made perfect in our weakness, we pray. Your
promise is our sanctity. Your forgiveness is our hope. To give up our hearts to
You, to live in You, to be as Your example, to do Your will by our own
sacrifice: that is our ministry. Sharing, understanding, experiencing the
Cross; we are transformed. We are but mere sinners embodied by a new holy form.
Oh Jesus lend me Your eyes so I may see justice through deceit. Lend me Your
ears so I may hear the fallen cries. Lend me Your hands so I may take others
into mine.

11. Ascension

[Instrumental]







I BUILT THE CROSS LYRICS