Jesus Stayed to Die

1. He could have stopped to think it over when he left his heavenly home for a race of men consumed by sin and wicked deeds.
He could have left this world behind as he became our sacrifice but Jesus stayed to die for me.
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From a lowly birth he came to dwell with men and to be slain the lamb of God who came to save a fallen race in need
Every step the Savior trod led him to the cruel cross
but Jesus stayed to die for me.
2. In agony in the garden so burdened down and heavy-hearted he prayed Father not my will but thine be done
While the disciples stayed and slept

as drops of blood the Savior wept
knowing all that lay ahead
still Jesus stayed to die for me.
3. He knew what Judas came to do accompanied by a multitude with swords and staves his life to take
he stayed for me
When Judas kissed his blessed face
the Savior knew his awful fate
but he went on to Pilate's gate
for Jesus stayed to die for me.
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His healing hands they soon forgot
as they laid hold on holy God
it was God's love they could not see
that held his hands and feet
with the first stripe he bore
he could left this cruel world
but no one could ever love me more
for Jesus stayed to die for me
yes Jesus stayed to die for you and me.