I was guilty with nothing to say,
And they were coming to take me away.
But then a voice from heaven was heard that said,
"Let Him go! and take me instead!"

Oh I should have been crucified!
I should have suffered and died!
I should have hung on the cross, in disgrace,
But Jesus, God's Son, took my place!

Crown of thorns, the spear deep in His side,
And the pain that should have been mine,
Those rusty nails were meant for me,
Yet Christ took them and let me go free!
Oh I should have been crucified!
I should have suffered and died!
I should have hung on the cross, in disgrace,
But Jesus, God's Son, took my place!
Yes, Jesus, God's Son (pause), took my place!