Celebrate the Cross

The wisdom of God is foolish to man

Embrace it and be called a fool

By Godís foolishness we understand

The servant is the one who will rule

Lift up the loser

Pray for the peacemaker

Champion compassion

Laud those who suffer loss.

So I will savor real service

Honor humility

Cherish true charity

To celebrate the cross.

For those who choose to forsake gain to lose

For the sake of the faith once delivered

They shall overcome- the victory is won

And the blessed shall be known as the giver.

Now he who would gain it all

Must now accept the call

To spread broken wings and learn to fly.

For to keep your life you must give it

To gain your life you must live it

Willing to lay down your life and die

Lift up the loser

Pray for the peacemaker

Champion compassion

Laud those who suffer loss.

So I will savor real service

Honor humility

Cherish true charity

To celebrate the cross.

Anthony Foster

June 24, 2005