A Hill Called Mount Calvary

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A Hill Called Mount Calvary



There are things as we travel this earth’s drifting sand,

That transcend all the reason of man;

But the things that matter the most in this world,

They can't ever be held in our hands.

I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary,

I'll believe whatever the cost;

And when time has surrendered,

And earth is no more;

I'll still cling to that old rugged cross.

I believe that the Christ who was slain on the cross,

Has the power to change lives today;

For He changed me completely,

A new life is mine;

That is why by the cross I will stay.

I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary,

I'll believe whatever the cost;

And when time has surrendered,

And earth is no more;

I'll still cling to that old rugged cross.

I believe that this life with its great mystery,

Surely someday, yes someday, will come to an end;

But faith will conquer the darkness and death,

And will lead me, yes lead me at last to my friends.

I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary,

I'll believe whatever the cost;

And when time has surrendered,

And earth is no more;

I'll still cling to that old rugged cross.

The first time I remember hearing this song was around the time my Granddad passed away.  When he found out that he had cancer, he told my Grandmom that he wanted his family to sing for his funeral.  We knew that we would be too emotional to sing at the service so we recorded our music the night before (just fyi:  at church we sing acapella (no musical instruments)) and this was one of the songs.  My grandmother has told us that she wants the same tape (yes, we recorded on cassette tape because this was 1994) used when she passes away.  I have loved this song since we sang it for granddad.  We played the tape for my Mom's funeral while people were coming in and when they were leaving.  We had congregational singing (still acapella) and it was beautiful and this was one of the songs we sang.  A friend of our family used it for is wife's funeral back in January also.  When the tape is played you can hear my Mom's voice loud and clear and so beautiful.  Today at church my Dad led this song and I could hear Mom's voice loud and clear as we sang it.  I love when my Dad leads singing and I especially love it when he leads this song (that is if I can make it through without crying).  He and my Mom were always a team, even when he was leading singing.  He knew that she was sitting on the front row (or close to it) and would sing out so he could hear her.  I miss my Mom so very much.  I still have thoughts that I need to call her and tell her something or just to talk and she has been gone for a year and four months.  As a matter of fact, I did that just last week.

Last night I chatted with one of her nurses from MDAnderson and she has such wonderful things to say about my Mom.  She told me how much she thinks of my Mom and how it is still hard for her and one of the other nurses to go into my Mom's old room, even after all this time.  My Mom made such an impression on people because she had such a kind heart and I hope that I am able to do the same.

Well, I guess that is all for today.  I have cried all of my makeup off and I need a nap.  I hope you all have a great week and remember to hug the ones you love because you never know how much time you have to spend with them.