Just suppose God searched through Heaven

And couldn't find one willing to be

The supreme sacrifice that was needed

To buy eternal life for you and me

Had it not been for a place called Mt Calvary

Had it not been for the old rugged cross

Had it not been for a man called Jesus

Then forever my soul would be lost

But I'm so glad He was willing to drink

His bittercup

Although he prayed "Father let it pass from me"

And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels

From these hands

Pulled the nails that torment me

Had it not been for a place called Mt Calvary

Had it not been for the old rugged cross

Had it not been for a man called Jesus

Then forever my soul would be lost

Then forever my soul would be lost