He Walked a Mile

Before the threads of time began Was pre-ordained a mighty plan That I should walk with Him alone The cords of trust unbroken But fate foresaw my wandering eye That none could yet restrain To violate the friendship I Would cause Him so much pain -Chorus- And every time I close my eyes I see the nails, I hear the cries He did not keep Himself away He was no stranger to my pain He walked a mile in my shoes He walked a mile Feet so dusty cracked with heat But carried on by love's heartbeat A man of sorrows filled with grief Forgiveness was His anthem No feeble blow from tongue or pen Could ever sway my love for him Across the echoed hills He trod And reached into my world