The Power of the Cross

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Keith Getty and Stuart Townend [Key: Bb] Verse 1 O, to see the dawn of the darkest day Christ on the road to Calvary Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten, then Nailed to a cross of wood. This the power of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross. Verse 2 O, to see the pain written on Your face, Bearing the awesome weight of sin. Every bitter thought, every evil deed Crowning the bloodstained brow. This the power of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross. Verse 3 Now the daylight flees; now the ground beneath Quakes as the Maker bows His head. Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life. "Finished!" the victory cry. This the power of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross. Verse 4 O, to see my name written in the wounds, For through Your suffering I am free. Death is crushed to death, life is mine to live, Won through Your selfless love! This the power of the cross: Son of God slain for us. What a love! What a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross.