The Very Essence of a Hero

He paid for what we owe,
As he hung on that tree.
The very essence of a hero.

He wept with great sorrow
As he sought to make us free
He paid for what we owe.

He didn't do it for show,
He did it for you and me.
The very essence of a hero.

He was the creator of the Cosmo,
He went to the cross meekly.
He paid for what we owe.

The shoved a spear in his torso.
He took all the pain and misery
The very essence of a hero.

Will take your cross and follow,
Him who sought to make us free?
He paid for all that we owe,
The very essence of a hero.