THE ELEVENTH STATION

Jesus is nailed to the cross

The cross was laid upon the ground and Jesus’ arms were stretched across the beams. Jesus
offered himself to his heavenly Father as the sacrifice for the sins of the world. The
executioners drove the nails into his hands, with each blow, he suffered bitter pain. As the
blows were struck, blood gushed out. He bore the pain, we have the peace.

The cross is laid on the ground. Jesus is prepared for the sacrifice.
He is about to be slain as the payment for sin’s price.
His arms were stretched across the beam, nails driven into each hand.
Jesus offered himself to the Father on behalf of sinful man.

Jesus nailed to the cross, fasten our hearts there as well.
Save us from sins and from the powers of hell.
Let us remember that on the cross, you endured bitter pain.
For your sacrifice, we bless your name.

Jesus, stripped and nailed hands and feet to the tree.
With each blow from the nails came blood and agony.
You stretched out your arms to embrace me.
Giving of yourself to set me free.