He Didn't Come Down Song Lyrics and Chords by The Cathedrals
He Didn't Come Down
Recorded by The Cathedral Quartet
Written by Al Harkins
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Often I stop to think just where I'd
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be
Had Jesus come down from that cruel
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There'd be no hope for man no peace could be
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found
Praise God I'm
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glad that
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He didn't come
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He didn't come down oh no He didn't come
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Ten thousand angels were camped all
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around
He could have called them to set Him
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free
But He stayed on the
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cross for
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you and for
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me
Picture His mother there with tears in her
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eyes
As they mocked and scorned Him and pierced His
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side
They said if Thou be King then come to the
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ground
But He prayed
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forgive them
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and He didn't come
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down
He didn't come down oh no He didn't come
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down
Ten thousand angels were camped all
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around
He could have called them to set Him
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free
But He stayed on the
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cross for
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you and for
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me
FAQ
Who sang the the song He Didn't Come Down?
- The song He Didn't Come Down was sang by The Cathedrals.
Who is The Cathedrals?
- The Cathedral Quartet, also known as the Cathedrals, was an American southern gospel quartet who performed from 1964 to December 1999. The group's final lineup consisted of Glen Payne (lead), George Younce (bass), Ernie Haase (tenor), Scott Fowler (baritone and bass guitar), and Roger Bennett (piano and rhythm guitar).
