He Didn't Have To Do It

He didn't have to do it ---
Received the ridicule and rejection without rebuke
He didn't have to do it, but He did.

He didn't have to do it ---
Received the spitting and scourging without retaliation.
He didn't have to do it, but He did.

He didn't have to do it ---
Received the cross on His back, thorns on His head, and spear in His side without murmuring and complaining.
He didn't have to do it, but He did.

 

He didn't have to do it ---
Received the curse of death and the imprisonment of the grave.
He didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to do it.

He didn't have to do it ---
Made the declaration that He has all power in heaven and earth.
He arose! He arose! He arose!
Behold the nail prints in His hands!

He didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to do it.
He didn't have to do it, but He did...willingly.


Further Reflection

"He Didn't Have To Do It"

Courtesy of Mississippi Mass Choir