Description
Come to the Cross – from the Album “Bigger Than Me,” is a modernly classic, invitational choir composition, calling someone to the redeeming Cross of Christ. Features orchestration and builds dynamically to a vocal high note at the end. Would be a great song for a church scene, with a choir singing it, as a character accepts Christ Jesus as their Savior. The instrumental track would work very well as background music in a sweet and powerful scene. There are 21 alternate mixes / stems available for this song.
Genre: Classical, Inspirational, Praise & Worship
Key: F-Gb Major
Tempo: Slow | bpm 80 | Timing Signature: 3/4
Inspired by Dr. Tena Hoyle
Bridge taken from the Hymn “The Way of the Cross Leads Home (PD)”
In the Style of: Sandi Patty, Leontyne Price, Julie Andrews, Stephanie Coburn Fuller
ASCAP Pro ISWC: T9146711311
One Stop
-
- Master Owner: LeBaker Music | Judith Baker
- Music, Lyrics (except bridge), Background Vocals, Production and Sound Recording by Judith Baker
- See Alternate Mix tab for more sync options
Come to the Cross, from the Album Bigger Than Me | ©2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics, Background Vocals, Production and Sound Recording by Judith Baker | All Rights Reserved
Would you like your own custom original song?
Find Judith’s Music on all Video and Streaming Services
Lyrics
Chorus
Come in from your wandering
Come in from your loss
Find Sanctuary
In Jesus – In His Cross
You no longer have to stray
Put your trust in Him today
The Cross is all you need
Oh, come to the Cross
Verse 1
Come to the Cross and bring who you are
All your hurts and ambitions
Disappointments and wounded hearts
There is no temptation
He’s not conquered, He’s not seen
So come, oh come to the Cross
Chorus
Come in from your wandering
Come in from your loss
Find Sanctuary
In Jesus – In His Cross
You no longer have to stray
Put your trust in Him today
The Cross is all you need
Oh, come to the Cross
Verse 2
Jesus the High Priest, the veil has been torn
His blood is now our sacrifice
Just come thru the open door
For He is victorious
And He wants to meet us there
Won’t you come, oh, Come to the Cross
Chorus
Come in from your wandering
Come in from your loss
Find Sanctuary
In Jesus – In His Cross
You no longer have to stray
Put your trust in Him today
The Cross is all you need
Oh, come to the Cross
Bridge
The way of the Cross leads Home
The way of the Cross leads Home
Outro 1
You no longer have to stray
Put your trust in Him today
(The Cross is all you need)
Oh, come to the Cross
Outro 2
The Cross is all you need
Oh, come to the Cross
Come to the Cross (Come to the Cross)
Come to the Cross, from the Album Bigger Than Me | ©2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics, Background Vocals, Production and Sound Recording by Judith Baker | All Rights Reserved
Would you like your own custom original song?
Find Judith’s Music on all Video and Streaming Services
Backstory
We Need a Song for Resurrection Sunday
In 2005, while living in South Carolina, my former choir director shared her frustration with me as she was planning our Easter music. Admittedly her challenge stemmed from not finding the song with the words she was looking for. In this situation I simply asked her what would she like for the song to say, or what is her focal theme for Easter. As a result, she said I want a song that invites people to come to the Cross, something invitational but there just isn’t anything out there that fits. I suggested writing a song and she agreed. Therefore I asked a few more questions, like are there any scriptures she wanted to focus on or any specific content she would like in the song. I gathered her answers and began praying about this song.
Meanwhile, I had a doctor’s appointment the following day after our conversation. Oddly, something in the Doctor’s office must have inspired me because the words began to flow. I wrote them on a paper towel. On the way home the melody came to me. I created a chord chart for our piano player and printed lyrics for the choir members. A dear friend named Kim, who is an amazing Southern Gospel, alto range vocalist sang the verses as a solo and the choir pipped in singing on the choruses. When I was praying through what to put on “Bigger Than Me,” I knew “Come to the Cross,” had to be on the list. I changed the key and crafted the genre to be more inspirational rather then Southern Gospel. This song continues to humble me in so many ways.
People’s Reaction to “Come To the Cross”
To my surprise in 2005, when our South Carolina choir shared this song as an altar call, the altars were completely full. Years later, on Easter 2021, in Tennessee, I shared this beautiful, more modern rendition with our congregation and a young woman gave her life to the Lord. How appropriate for this song to be on a project with the title “Bigger Than Me.” It has never been about me but about pointing others to Jesus. Certainly every artist wants to write music that is impactful. In the same vein, I am incredibly humbled to have this beautiful song reminding people to come as you are because I believe, the Cross is all I need.
Come to the Cross, from the Album Bigger Than Me | ©2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics, Background Vocals, Production and Sound Recording by Judith Baker | All Rights Reserved
Would you like your own custom original song?
Find Judith’s Music on all Video and Streaming Services
Alternate Mixes
Contact Us for Sync Licensing
Come to the Cross, from the Album Bigger Than Me | ©2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics, Background Vocals, Production and Sound Recording by Judith Baker | All Rights Reserved
Would you like your own custom original song?
Find Judith’s Music on all Video and Streaming Services
