Michael Card - Known By The Scars Lyrics
Michael CardMother Mary cried as she held heaven her armsFor the shadow of the scar she saw was clearAs her own bewildered baby lay weeping for the worldWhose frightened tears would free us all from fearChorusThe marks of death that God chose never to eraseThe wounds of loves eternal warWhen the kingdom comes with its perfected sonsHe will be known by the scarsFor a time He sought to tell the world He was the WayThat God the father had a human heartWith His own holy hands He soughtTo touch and heal their scarsBut they chose to tear those gentle hands apartWhat was there to wipe away the tearsFirm the holy eyes of GodAs He looked upon His one and only SonWho'd never sin, no nigh, yet was crucifiedChorusAnd after they had slain Him and laid Him in the graveAnd the ones He loved had fled into the darkThen His love and power raised HimGod won the victoryBut they only recognized Him by the scarsRepeat Chorus