[verse 1]
Thousands of years ago 
The Scriptures foretold
In prophecies Isaiah said
And words King David prayed
From past eternity 
Jesus’ earthly destiny 
Was a cross on a hill
To fulfill the Father’s will
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He knew, He knew
Just what He had to do
From sin to set us free
Because of love for you and me 
[verse 2]
As the Word of God unfolded
The disciples were devoted
To following the Son
When His work had begun
But when Jesus shared the Father’s plan
They did not seem to understand
What would happen in the end
So redemption could begin
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[verse 3]
Jesus prayed in the garden
About the agonizing burden
He would bear all alone
Even this was foreknown
Why have you forsaken me
He later called out from that tree
And the sacrifice was done
By God’s begotten Son
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