He Took the Nails

I lived for myself
 It was written on my face
 Now staring in my mirror
 A portrait of disgrace
 My accuser was always awaiting
 Every time I killed the lights
 He called out my verdict
 But I called out to Christ
 He took my place
 On a cross at Calvary
 He took my pain
 In his hands and his feet
 Mercy or justice
 Heaven or hell
 I took forgiveness
 He took the nails
 God offered his son
 So the whole-wide world could know
 The gift that keeps on giving
 The only real hero
 From Earth's sorrow to Heaven's glory
 Jesus gave his very best
 His love was proven for me
 When He loved me to death
 He took my place
 On a cross at Calvary
 He took my pain
 In his hands and his feet
 Mercy or justice
 Heaven or hell
 I took forgiveness
 He took the nails
 Mercy or justice
 Heaven or hell
 I took forgiveness
 He took the nails