Publisher: Winding Way Music (a division of Daywind Music Publishing) / Rambo-McGuire Music (ASCAP)
What did it take to open Heaven To rip the veil that kept us far away What did it take to purchase our forgiveness What kind of price would Heaven have to pay
How much blood upon the alter What perfect Lamb could be consumed by fire What did it take to satisfy the Father What did His holiness require
CHORUS
It took hanging on the cross for crimes He'd never done It took conquering the power of the grave Jesus knew the sacrifice would cost His very life But because He loved the world He came to save Death is what it took but life is what it gave
BRIDGE
It took stripes upon His sinless back To heal our sinful race It took thorns upon His sacred brow To crown us with His grace It took nails that pierced His hands and feet To pierce our hardened hearts Nothing less could tear the chains Of death and hell apart
