Just Beyond the City Walls

Just Beyond the City Walls Just beyond the city walls on a hill called Calvary A cross was raised In the early morn for all the world to see The nails were hammered the crown was placed the spear had left its mark a final cry was uttered and all the world grew dark Just beyond the city walls as the sun began to set the cross was lowered his body battered he had paid our debt His body wrapped in linen a cloth placed upon his face The mourners prayed their final prayers the stone was set in place Just beyond the city walls The faithful came to pray they found the tomb was empty the stone was rolled away In his resurrection is Christ’s promise to mankind Whoever would believe in him Salvation they will find