From Cradle To Cross To Crown - Roy Acuff

He was born in a manger a small tiny stranger

in a quilt that was carelessly made

just some boards nailed together not fit for a beggar

was the place where my Saviour would lay

Down through the ages the people sang praises

for the light of God’s love shining down

as it shines I can see the pathway before me

from cradle to cross to crown

Through the gates of the city crawled a man filled with pity

while bearing the weight of the Tree

as they ruthlessly nailed Him it seemed just Father had failed Him

but He knew what His purpose must be

Down through the ages the people sang praises

for the light of God’s love shining down

as it shines I can see the pathway before me

from cradle to cross to crown

It was on Sunday morning, He awoke with the dawning

shattering death’s mighty hold

now He’s back home in heaven, but soon He’ll be coming

wearing a crown of pure gold

Down through the ages the people sang praises

for the light of God’s love shining down

as it shines I can see the pathway before me

from cradle to cross to crown