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It Wasn't The Nails
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Jul 23, 2026 updated
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Mississippi Mass Choir's 'It Wasn't The Nails' is a gospel song that reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The lyrics emphasize that it was not the physical nails that kept Jesus on the cross, but His love and the purpose of saving humanity. The song references the high cost of redemption and the voluntary sacrifice of Christ, drawing from biblical themes of atonement and divine love. It underscores the belief that Jesus could have come down but chose to stay out of love for the world, highlighting the power of His sacrifice and resurrection.
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It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He was wounded for our transgressions
Bruised for our iniquity
By His stripes we were healed
As He hung there at Calvary
He was lifted up from the earth
In order to draw all men;
It was love that held Him there
And that same love covers our sins
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He was wounded for our transgressions
Bruised for our iniquity
By His stripes we were healed
As He hung there at Calvary
He was lifted up from the earth
In order to draw all men;
It was love that held Him there
And that same love covers our sins
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
No greater love had been given to anyone
The Son gave His life for the taking by men;
He had the power to lay it down
He had the power to take it up again
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
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