Flatt & Scruggs and The Stanley Brothers — The Cry From The Cross lyrics

Lyrics

One morning in Jerusalem, about the break of dawn
A great trial was in session
They tried our Blessed Lord
They scorned Him and they mocked Him
They made Him carry a cross
On top of Calvary mountain they crucified our Lord
Oh, the cry (Oh, He cried) from the cross
«Forgive them, Blessed Father!»
He died upon the cross
Oh, He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross
The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
Saint Peter, he denied Him at the awful trial that night
He said he never knew Him — it was an awful sight
He looked upon Saint Peter with eyes of perfect love
Saint Peter’s heart was broken, he prayed to God above
Crying, «Father, it is finished!» and He bowed His head and died
The world was left in darkness, the graves were open wide
An earthquake shook Jerusalem, the dead walked into town
The multitude was frightened, God’s wrath came pouring down