I'll never know why, why You did   What You did   You didn't have to die, but You did   You hung on the cross so that I wouldn't be lost   You took my place now You're pleading my case   You did have to do it   But I'm glad You did   You didn't have to do it   But I'm glad You did      You didn't have to suffer   You didn't have to give Your life   You could have come down from that cross   But You chose to die   You said Father forgive them   For they know not what they do   And when they peirced Your side   You just hung, bled, and died      I'll never know why, why You did   What You did   You didn't have to die, but You did   You hung on the cross so that I wouldn't be lost   You took my place now You're pleading my case   You did have to do it   But I'm glad You did   You didn't have to do it   But I'm glad You did      You didn't have to come down   From the Father's side   But because of Your love for me   You made that sacrifice   You knew no sin but became sin for me   And all who believe can   Live eternally      I'll never know why, why You did   What You did   You didn't have to die, but You did   You hung on the cross so that I wouldn't be lost   You took my place now You're pleading my case   You did have to do it   But I'm glad You did   You didn't have to do it   But I'm glad You did      You could have come down from the cross   Then my soul would be lost   But You chose to stay   And Your love made a way