Should I forget the kindness of Your heart
Should I forget how beautiful Your grace
O lead me to that old and rugged cross
And let these eyes be opened once again
Should I look up and see those healing wounds
Be unaffected by this mystery
O wash me now beneath that crimson flow
Let me behold the King of Calvary
Here every drop of blood
Says I am loved
And mercy reaches out for me
Let every grateful breath
Cry hallelujah to the King of Calvary
The blood that flowed will never lose its power
This cross of Christ forever stands to say
That we have been adopted into love
And rescued by the King of Calvary
O praise His name, this King who died for me
Then to arrive in paradise one day
And see in full
As I am fully seen
O what a grace
Forever to behold
The Lamb of God
My King of Calvary
O praise His name, this King who died for me
This King who died for me
This King who died for me
King Of Calvary
Artist: Matt Redman
Writers: Matt Redman, Jon Guerra, Benjiman Hastings
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King of Calvary
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Jul 18, 2026 updated
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Matt Redman's 'King of Calvary' is a worship song that reflects on the significance of Jesus' crucifixion. The lyrics express a desire to remember the grace and kindness of God, focusing on the cross and the healing wounds of Christ. The song emphasizes the power of Christ's blood, the adoption into God's love, and the hope of eternal life in paradise. It calls for a response of gratitude and praise to the King who died for humanity. The theme centers on the mystery and majesty of the cross, inviting believers to behold the sacrifice and love of Jesus.
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