I Swung the Hammer

Song Description

An intense/convicting redemption song Also good for Easter Music Programs

Song Length 3:12 Genre Country - Religious, Country - Traditional
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Moving, Poignant Subject Religion, Gratitude
Similar Artists Willie Nelson, Brooks & Dunn Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I SWUNG THE HAMMER ©2006 DiLuigi/Pearson/Rowland
Pilate gave the order, "Build another cross"
They marched behind the prisoner without a second thought
The soldier who used to be a carpenter like him
Said "My hands were always steady, 'til I drove those three nails in"

He swung the hammer, he struck the blows
This man they called Jesus, didn't curse him like most
With eyes filled with mercy, God's love overflowed
How could Jesus forgive him, didn't He know?
He swung the hammer, he struck the blows

At three o'clock that Friday, beneath the blackened sky
"Truly this was The Son of God", the Captain did cry
I wasn't there at Calvary, but I've come to know the truth
My sin put Jesus on the Cross, I was guilty , too

I swung the hammer, I struck the blows
The blood of my Jesus, washed me white as snow
From His heart of mercy, God's love overflowed
How could He forgive me, didn't He know?
I swung the hammer, I struck the blows

Like the Captain, who learned the truth, as Jesus died
The Lord changed my sinful heart and gave me new life

(Though) I swung the hammer and I struck the blows
The blood of my Jesus, washed me white as snow
From His heart of mercy, God's love overflowed
How could He forgive me, didn't He know?
I swung the hammer, I struck the blows

Bill DiLuigi
PO BOX 120581
Nashville, TN 37212
615-336-4556
trustGod2005@yahoo.com
NASHVILLE REGIONAL GMA SOUTHERN GOSPEL SONG OF 2006

Lyrics Bill DiLuigi/Tim Rowland/Jeff pearson Music Bill DiLuigi/Tim Rowland/Jeff pearson
This track is on 5 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Bruce Niemchick Broadjam Believers 12/31/2009
Mike Wehrman My Top Songs 11/7/2009
Niki Benning My Top Songs 9/20/2007
Elijah Ride My Top Songs 9/10/2007
Greg Young My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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