The pulpit has lost power in churches of today
Seeking to appease the masses, leaders compromise the faith
They refuse to defend the truth by which we're saved
But there are sinners lost forever without God's atoning grace
Chorus
They may scoff the cross, criticize the Christ
The Lamb of God Who gave His life for all
They may trample on His cleansing blood
But it's still the power of God that saves the lost
For every tongue and generation, through the blood there is salvation
So we cannot afford to compromise the message of the Cross
Verse 2
The message of salvation transcends all time and space
On that famous tree of Calvary, God's redemption was displayed
Though the world promotes a lie and boldly states their case
They will never change the Gospel; it is still the only way
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
The Savior willingly laid down His life as a sacrifice for me
So I will count the cost, pick up my cross for the One Who made me free
Repeat Chorus
Tag
For every tongue and generation, through the blood there is salvation
So we cannot afford to compromise the message of the Cross
No, we cannot afford to compromise the message of the Cross