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Hymn History

“Surely He Died On Calvary” – African American Spiritual

Scriptural Reference
John 19:30 NRSV
“When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

CHORUS
Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, surely he died on Calvary.

VERSE 1
Every time I think about Jesus, every time I think about Jesus,
every time I think about Jesus, surely he died on Calvary.

VERSE 2
Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Surely he died on Calvary.

VERSE 3
Don’t you hear him calling his Father? Don’t you hear him calling his Father?
Don’t you hear him calling his Father? Surely he died on Calvary.

VERSE 4
Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!” Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!”
Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!” Surely he died on Calvary.

VERSE 5
Jesus died for my salvation. Jesus died for my salvation.
Jesus died for my salvation. Surely he died on Calvary.

Our History Highlight
Under our fourth Pastor – Rev. Chasteen Theophilus Murray (1929-1969) - the C. T. Murry
Extension Center building was erected, enlarging the classroom space, adding a larger
cafeteria, kitchen and church office, and a multipurpose Roof Garden for outdoor activities.