If it was all up to me

In the heartland a raging war
In the heartland the thunder roared
with one word You could have stopped the hands of time
From the beginning You knew God's plan
From the beginning You knew the heart of man
and still You came to save a dying world
What have we done? The Innocent weeps alone

If it was all up to me, would I bear the Cross or tear it down?
If it was all up to me , would I see it through?
If it was all up to me, would I take the thorns and wear the crown?
Would I die for You?

In the temple the curtains torn
From the tombs the saints were reborn
The city shook and the rocks began to break
A soldier stood beside your grave
An angel came and rolled the stone away
Behold the Lamb! Behold the Risen King!
Look what Love has done! The Innocent, Christ the Son!

If it was all up to me, would I bear the Cross or tear it down?
If it was all up to me , would I see it through?
If it was all up to me, would I take the thorns and wear the crown?
Would I die for You?

I see a restless world who's turned their hearts from you
If the table were turned, could I love the way You do?

If it was all up to me, would I bear the Cross or tear it down?
If it was all up to me , would I see it through?
If it was all up to me, would I take the thorns and wear the crown?
Would I die for You?

Words and Music by: Mark H. Chesshir
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