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Calvary
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Jul 20, 2026 updated
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Richard Smallwood & Vision's song 'Calvary' is a powerful meditation on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The lyrics vividly describe the physical suffering Jesus endured, including the nails in His hands and feet, the crown of thorns, and the mocking from onlookers. The song emphasizes that Jesus willingly stayed on the cross, even though He could have saved Himself, because of His love for humanity. It repeatedly affirms the certainty of His death on Calvary, calling listeners to reflect on the sacrifice. The imagery of hammers ringing and Jesus calling out to His Father adds emotional depth, making it a moving piece for Easter or Good Friday worship.
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Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Calvary, Calvary
Sure_ly Jesus He Died on Calvary
Sure_ly, Died on Calvary
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Can't you hear the hammers ringing?
Sure_ly Jesus He Died on Calvary
Sure_ly, Died on Calvary
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
Can't you hear Him calling His Father?
Father, Father
Can't you hear Him calling His Father?
Father, Father
Can't you hear Him�?� in heaven?
Father up in heaven
I know sure_ly He Died on Calvary
Sure_ly, Died on Calvary
They put nails in his hands, Nails in His feet
But He stayed on the cross Just for me
I know sure_ly I believe He died
Sure_ly, Died on Calvary
A crown of thorns on his head
The blood came streaming down
He was on the cross
They mocked Him on the ground
Surely the Lord died, yes He died
Sure_ly, Died on Calvary
He didn't have to do it
He could have set Himself free
He didn't have to do
But He stayed there just for me
Sure_ly, surely, surely He Died on Calvary
Sure_ly, Died on
He died, he died, on Cavalry