The Power of the Cross

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Oh, 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 [Chorus] This, the pow'r of the cross Christ became sin for us Took the blame, bore the wrath We stand forgiven at the cross [Verse 2] Oh, to see the pain Written on Your face Bearing the awesome weight of sin Ev'ry bitter thought Ev'ry evil deed Crowning Your bloodstained brow [Chorus] This, the pow'r of the cross Christ became sin for us Took the blame, bore the wrath We stand forgiven at the cross [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3] Now the daylight flees Now the ground beneath Quakes as its Maker bows His head Curtain torn in two Dead are raised to life "Finished!" the vict'ry cry [Chorus] This, the pow'r of the cross Christ became sin for us Took the blame, bore the wrath We stand forgiven at the cross [Verse 4] Oh, 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 [Outro] This, the pow'r of the cross Son of God - slain for us What a love! What a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross