Lyrics

It?s not the popular decision. Maybe it?s not even wise.
It?s so much easier to fit in, to remain in my disguise.
Maybe I?d have wealth and glory; maybe they would know my name
Maybe I could hide your beauty under scars of lies and shame.
Well when they will not play my songs and say I am despised,
They did the same to Jesus, so I should not be surprised.
Chorus:
If you take up your cross, you can?t say that I lied,
There?s always a chance you could be crucified.
And so you pledge your heart to Jesus, You?ll be who He made you be,
You?ll be a light to those still trapped in the domain of secrecy.
Oh the way will not be easy, they may call you dyke or queer,
They may say abominations are not ever welcome here.
So when they will not hear your voice and say you are despised,
They did the same to Jesus, so you should not be surprised.
(Chorus)
You said lay down our lives, take up a cross and follow You,
That where You were going, we would be going, too.
So when I see each wounded heart I have to count the cost
The way of the closet or the way of the cross.
(Chorus).