What Did He Die For? Lyrics - Twila Paris

He was 21 in 1944 

He was hope, and He was courage on a lonely shore 

Sent there His mother with love beyond Her tears 

Just a young American who chose to rise above His fears 

And as I watch Him struggle up that hill 

Without a thought of turning back 

I cannot help but wonder 

What did He die for when He died for you and me? 

Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free 

I believe we will answer each to Heaven 

For the way we spend a priceless liberty 

Look inside and ask the question 

What did he die for when he died for me? 

To the darkest day in A.D. 33 

Came the mercy and compassion of eternity 

Sent there by a Father with love beyond His tears 

Blameless One, the only Son to bear the guilt of all these years 

And as I watch Him struggle up that hill 

Without a thought of turning back 

I cannot help but wonder 

What did He die for when He died for you and me ? 

Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free 

I believe we will answer each to Heaven 

For the way we spend a priceless liberty 

Look inside and ask the question 

What did he die for? 

He died for freedom, He died for love 

And all the things we do to pay Him back 

Could never be enough 

What did He die for when He died for you and me? 

Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free 

I believe we will answer each to Heaven 

For the way we spend a priceless liberty 

Look inside and ask the question 

What did he die for when He died for me?