1944

With Memorial Day and D-Day remembrances, this poetic song by Contemporary Christian singer, Twila Paris seems to say it well—that someone’s sacrifice for you demands a response to follow in his footsteps. 

What Did He Die For?

He was 21 in 1944
He was hope, and he was courage on a lonely shore.
Sent there by a mother, with love beyond her tears.
Just a young American who chose to rise above his fears.
And as I watch him struggle up that hill
Without a thought of turning back

I cannot help but wonder,
What did he die for, when he died for you and me?
Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free?
I believe that we will the answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty.
Look inside and ask the question,
What did he die for, when he died for me?

To the darkest day in AD 33
Came the mercy and compassion of eternity.
Sent there by a Father with love beyond his tears,
Blameless one, the only son to bear the guilt of all these years.
And as I watch him struggle up that hill
Without a thought of turning back
I cannot help but wonder,
What did he die for, when he died for you and me?
Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free?
I believe that we will the answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty.
Look inside and ask the question,
What did he die for, when he died for me?

He died for freedom!
He died for love!
And all the things we do to pay him back
Could never be enough.
What did he die for, when he died for you and me?
Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free?
I believe that we will the answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty.
Look inside and ask the question,
What did he die for, when he died for me?