Who would have thought the schemes of man Could bring about our father's plans? Who would have thought that rage and spite Would work for good and bring us life? Who would have thought the cursed cross Sin's bitter wage, the hangman's tree Would be our joy and our delight The flag, the glory of the free? Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus' name Lift it up, sing it out, its God's power to save Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus' name Lift it up, sing it out, praise his glorious name! Who would have thought the Lord of life Could lie so helpless in the grave? Who would have thought that out of death Would come God's mighty power to save? Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus' name Lift it up, sing it out, its God's power to save Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus' name Lift it up, sing it out, praise his glorious name! 4: Who would have thought this broken heart Could be renewed and purified? Praise be to Christ, this dying frame Will rise and gain eternal life!