Robin Mark - Calvary Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Lead me Lord, once more to Calvary
To that hill of sacrifice that changed the world for me.
Mercies flow from that abandoned place
Where the weak, the poor and broken find eternal grace
Who am I, that I this love receive?
Who is He, with mercies ever free?
No remains of robe or cruel crown
Even cross and nails have faded with the blood stained ground
Earth and clay, in death could not contain,
Author of the life eternal, when You rose again
Elohim, Yeshua, Adonai,
Jesus Christ the Lord and God of all
Lead me Lord, once more to Calvary
To that hill of sacrifice that changed the world for me.
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Calvary
Meaning & Inspiration
Robin Mark's "Calvary," released on October 4, 2011, as part of the album *Fly*, is a profound musical meditation on the central event of Christian faith. The song's genesis lies in the artist's deep yearning to revisit the very spot, both geographically and spiritually, where he believes the world found its turning point. The lyrics artfully depict Calvary not as a place of morbid fascination, but as a wellspring of divine mercy and grace. Mark's exploration moves beyond the physical remnants of the crucifixion, acknowledging that the earthly evidence of the cross has long since faded. Instead, he focuses on the enduring power of the sacrifice and the resurrection. The phrase "Author of the life eternal, when You rose again" directly echoes the theological cornerstone of Christianity – the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as powerfully proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, where Paul states that Christ died for our sins and was raised on the third day, just as the Scriptures say. The repetition of the plea, "Lead me Lord, once more to Calvary," reveals a desire for ongoing spiritual renewal, a constant return to the source of salvation. This yearning is rooted in the profound realization of undeserved love. The questions posed, "Who am I, that I this love receive? Who is He, with mercies ever free?" are not rhetorical, but rather expressions of awe and humble gratitude in the face of God's boundless benevolence. This sentiment resonates with passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace through faith, not by works, ensuring that no one can boast. The invocation of divine titles – "Elohim, Yeshua, Adonai, Jesus Christ the Lord and God of all" – serves to underscore the absolute sovereignty and deity of Christ, aligning with biblical affirmations of His divine nature, as seen in John 1:1, where Jesus is identified as the Word, who was with God, and was God, and also in Philippians 2:5-11, which describes His divine equality with God and His willing humility. The song beautifully captures the transformative impact of Calvary, framing it as the place "that changed the world for me," reflecting the universal redemptive power attributed to Christ's sacrifice in verses like John 3:16, where God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Mark's composition, with its focus on the profound theological implications, invites listeners into a deeply personal reflection on the profound significance of the cross and the resurrection, offering an inspiring call to continually draw from the enduring mercies found there.