I lived for myself
It was written on my face
Now staring in my mirror
A portrait of disgrace
My accuser was always awaiting
Every time I killed the lights
He called out my verdict
But I called out to Christ
He took my place
On a cross at Calvary
He took my pain
In his hands and his feet
Mercy or justice
Heaven or hell
I took forgiveness
He took the nails
God offered his Son
So the whole-wide world could know
The gift that keeps on giving
The only real hero
From Earth's sorrow to Heaven's glory
Jesus gave his very best
His love was proven for me
When He loved me to death
He took my place
On a cross at Calvary
He took my pain
In his hands and his feet
Mercy or justice
Heaven or hell
I took forgiveness
He took the nails
Mercy or justice
Heaven or hell
I took forgiveness
He took the nails
