1 Christ had to go to Calvary,
Bearing the cross of shame;
To save the world from misery,
Meekly He took the blame.

Refrain:
He had to go, He had to go,
His life He had to pay;
He went alone, sin to atone,
There was no other way.

2 Christ had to go to Calvary,
With thorns upon His brow;
That all the world might ransomed be
And in His presence bow. [Refrain]

3 Christ had to go to Calvary,
Seemeth the sun went down;
"Now it is finished," murmured He,
His face bore not a frown. [Refrain]