THE COLORS AND THE CROSS
Written by Brad Yunek (copyright Brad Yunek 2019/BMI)
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Verse
Both are stained with blood
And strong when lifted up
One is sewn with cloth and thread
One is made from simple wood
Freedom flows from each of them
I owe my life to one of them

Chorus
The colors and the cross
Rise with strength, and mercy
My life forged by the loss
At Arlington, and Calvary
A soldier dies for home
Jesus chose to die for all men
Lord, help me count the cost
Of the colors and the cross

Verse
We are blessed beyond belief
To call this nation home
Yet if we forsake God’s grace
In a heartbeat it’s all gone
The flag’s a symbol of our strength
But it flies on wind that God has made

Chorus

Bridge
Those colors of America, they lift me to my feet
And standing ‘neath the cross of Christ always drives me to my knees

Chorus
…Lord help me count the cost

Tag
Sweet Jesus help me always count the cost
Of the colors and the cross
Of the colors and the cross