The title track of our Born for This presentation from the fourth station, this song is sung by Mary the Mother of Jesus as she meets him carrying his cross.

LYRICS

Born for this, you were born for this.
Born to walk this road
and bear that rugged cross.
But it’s breaking my heart
to see you like this.
My son… my precious child.

The agony, oh the agony.
I see you suffering
and there’s nothing I can do.
But I’ll walk by your side
’til we come to the end
My son… my precious child.

I see the anguish in your eyes
I’ve prayed this cup would pass you by
But I know it just has to be so
Tho’ I don’t understand the reasons
So much pain, so much confusion…

But you were born for this.
You were born for this.
My son… my precious child.

Words and Music by Jo Boyce
Copyright © 1997 CJM Music
CCLI & OneLicense No. 7081216
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Liturgical Use(s): Lent, Born For This Presentation

WHERE TO FIND IT

• Born For This (CD)
• Available on iTunes
• Available on Spotify
• Born For This Virtual Songbook
• Born for This Online Presentation Workshop

What’s your story? Has this song has been part of your soundtrack of faith, or have you encountered it in a liturgy or at an event recently? Please leave a comment below…