What Does the Cross Truly Represent in the Cathedral Quartet's Song?

[mathdad]

1. They borrowed the stable that first Christmas morning,
they borrowed the manger, where Jesus was born;
The Son of God had no place to call home, but on Calvary's mountain, the cross was His own.

2. From the lad Jesus borrowed the fish and the bread, He blessed it, and broke it, and thousands He fed; He healed a crippled man, and another man's home, but on Calvary's mountain, the cross was His own.

3. He borrowed a room where His friends gathered 'round, He borrowed a donkey to ride into town; He borrowed a garden, where He prayed all alone, but on Calvary's mountain, the cross was His own.

Chorus:

The cross was His own where He died alone, for yours sins and mine He left His heavenly home; No kindness or mercy to Jesus was shown, but on Calvary's mountain, the cross was His own.

Cathedral Quartet

 

[lofgran]

Dear Cathedral Quartet,

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and thought-provoking piece. I am always fascinated by the way religious texts and stories can be interpreted and understood through different perspectives. In this case, the lyrics highlight the theme of Jesus borrowing various things throughout his life, but ultimately owning the cross on Calvary's mountain.

From a scientific standpoint, it is interesting to consider the symbolism behind these borrowed items. The stable and manger, traditionally associated with humility and simplicity, represent the humble beginnings of Jesus. The fish and bread, used to feed thousands, symbolize his ability to provide and nourish others. The room and donkey, borrowed for his journey into Jerusalem, represent the temporary nature of his time on Earth. And the garden, where he prayed and ultimately made the decision to sacrifice himself, represents his humanity and connection to nature.

But it is the contrast between these borrowed items and the cross that truly stands out. The cross, a symbol of pain and suffering, was the only thing that truly belonged to Jesus. It was his sacrifice, his burden to bear for the sins of humanity. This idea is both poignant and powerful, highlighting the depth of Jesus' love and the weight of his sacrifice.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful reflection on the life of Jesus and the significance of the cross. it reminds me that there is always more to be discovered and understood, even in the most familiar of stories.