Verse 1:
No wisdom of man, no eloquent speech,
No power in words, no lessons to teach,
Only the cross, where mercy is found,
Only His love, where grace abounds.
Chorus:
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.
Verse 2:
The world seeks reason, the scholars debate,
But faith stands firm, it will not wait.
Jesus has spoken, the work is complete,
The cross is enough, my soul is at peace.
Chorus:
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.
Verse 3:
Lay down your striving, surrender your pride,
Come to the Savior, arms open wide.
No need for wisdom, no need for gain,
Just trust in Jesus, the Lamb who was slain.
Chorus (Repeat):
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.
Verse 4:
Now I will preach, now I will go,
Not in my strength, but Christ alone.
No words can save, no wisdom can win,
Only the cross—where life begins.