(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith)
1
Why did they nail Him to Calvary’s tree?
Why? tell me, why was He there?
Jesus the Helper, the Healer, the Friend —
Why? tell me, why was He there?
CHORUS
All my iniquities on Him were laid —
He nailed them all to the tree.
Jesus the debt of my sin fully paid —
He paid the ransom for me.
2
Why should He love me, a sinner undone?
Why? tell me, why should He care?
I do not merit the love He as shown —
Why? tell me, why should He care?
CHORUS
3
Why should I linger afar from His love?
Why? tell me, why should I fear?
Somehow I know I should venture and prove —
Why? tell me, why should I fear?
CHORUS
At The Rainbow 