Hanging in the balance

Ive recently been lent a copy of Mark Stones (UCCF SW - NE) album "the view from here" and one of the songs i have found really powerful and challenging. Brilliant words with a strong message and makes you think! Heres the lyrics (copyright mark stone 2001)(No copying!)

Life declares, 'I'm in control, it's my life to own, its my soul to sell'
My time and future, i'm looking in my hands at my command
While time, it whispers every mistake, all my past regrets and forgotten ways
Paths that trace the easy road i've chose along the way

But hanging there, in the balance of history
He chose the path of sacrifice
Hanging there, between justice and mercy
Between the choice to live or die

The world declares, 'we only love the rich', while the beautiful, have friends to spare
While love despairs, as precious souls are overlooked each day
But truth it steps in not letting go of eternity written on our hearts
A life is sent to give us back a hope we turned away

But hanging there, in the balance of history
He chose the path of sacrifice
Hanging there, between justice and mercy
He chose for us to pay the price

And if you dont think you need saved from anything
And if you dont think you need a hand
Take a good look around at the world you're living in
What would you change if you had the chance

But hanging there, in the balance of history
He chose the path of sacrifice
Hanging there, in between justice and mercy
Provides the choice to live or die

But hanging there, in the balance of history
Here lies the chance to save your life
Hanging there, in the balance of a mystery
Mabye now its time to realise