I built my ladders toward the sky
Stacked bricks of effort, tried and tried
But every wall I made would fall
And still I heard the Savior call"You chase what's already complete
You strive for what lies at My feet
The door is open, come and see
The work is done, just rest in Me
His work was finished from the start
Before my breath, before my heart
No deed of mine, no sweat or strain
Could earn what Christ alone ordained
The Builder built, the plan was laid
Salvation's price has long been paid
So I will cease and simply trust
The gift was given long before us
The stars were hung, the oceans sang
Before I ever spoke His name
He formed the cross in heaven's mind
A grace beyond the scope of time
I don't create my way to Him
His hands have carved what makes me win
He calls me not to prove, but praise
To walk in love, not work for grace
His work was finished from the start
Before my breath, before my heart
No deed of mine, no sweat or strain
Could earn what Christ alone ordained
The Builder built, the plan was laid
Salvation's price has long been paid
So I will cease and simply trust
The gift was given long before us
The hammers stopped, the nails are done
The victory sealed by Christ the Son
No more pretending I must climb
He finished first, for all of time
So tell the world, release the lie
That we must earn what He supplied
It's not by might, it's not by plan
But by the mercy of the Lamb
Let striving fall, let burdens drop
The race is won, the building stopped
Lift up your hands, receive the light
The work is done He made it right
His work was finished from the start
Before my breath, before my heart
No deed of mine, no sweat or strain
Could earn what Christ alone ordained
The Builder built, the plan was laid
Salvation's price has long been paid
So I will cease and simply trust
The gift was given long before us
Yes, I will cease and simply trust
The gift was given long before us
