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God of Calvary

By Matt Maher

1,714 views Jul 6, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Matt Maher's 'God of Calvary' is a worship song reflecting on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe the weight of sin placed on Christ, the darkness at His death, and the victory of His resurrection. It emphasizes the themes of redemption, grace, and the significance of the cross. The song calls listeners to praise God for the sacrifice that bridged the divide between humanity and God. It references the borrowed tomb and the stone rolled away, celebrating Christ's conquest over death.

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On the hill of Calvary

The Light of all the world

With the world on His shoulders

The weight of all our shame

On Him who knew no sin

A Holy surrender


The sky went dark, The Angels wept

The Father looked away

The final breath, He bowed His head

The Lamb of God was slain


By His wounds I am set free

By His blood I've been redeemed

The great divide He crossed for me

Oh, praise the God of Calvary


On the hill of Calvary

Into the Father's hands

A Holy surrender


A borrowed tomb, His mother wept

And there His body lay

The stone was moved, He conquered death

And rose from the grave


And if I never, never lose sight of this place

I will never, Never lose sight of Your grace

The Cross is all, All I need to see

Oh, praise the God of Calvary


By His wounds I am set free

By His blood I've been redeemed

The great divide He crossed for me

Oh, praise the God of Calvary


The Cross is all, All I need to see

Oh, praise the God of Calvary

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