For those who seek the face of God
For those who call the name of Christ
The road upon this earthly sod
Will one day lead to Paradise
We embrace the cross of Calvary
Pressing toward the prize we will receive
Chorus:
We're waiting on new wings
Searching an old sky
Waiting for the day, we see Heaven coming down
There's a Promise land awaiting
But, there's mercy in the meantime
While we're walking on this ground
Between crosses and crowns
We stumble and we lose our way
We question what we're doing here
Yet all the time we watch and pray
We're wondering if the end is near
So He left us His amazing grace
Until we see Him face to face
Chorus:
We're pilgrims on a mission field
Where the heart gets changed
And the soul gets healed
There's a purpose in these shadow lands
Between the crowns of gold
And the nail-scarred hands
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Crosses And Crowns
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Aug 10, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Natalie Grant's 'Crosses and Crowns' is a reflective Christian song about the journey of faith between the sacrifice of the cross and the promise of heavenly reward. It acknowledges the struggles, doubts, and weariness believers face on earth, yet emphasizes God's grace and mercy in the meantime. The lyrics speak of waiting for heaven, pressing toward the prize, and finding purpose in the 'shadow lands' of this life. The song encourages perseverance and trust, reminding listeners that while we walk on this ground, we are sustained by amazing grace until we see God face to face.
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