The Power of the Cross

Oh to see the dawn of the darkest day
Christ on the road to Calvary
Tried by sinful men
Torn, beaten, and 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


Oh to see the pain, written on your face
Bearing the awesome weight of sin
Every bitter thought and every bitter deed
Crowning your bloodstained brow

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" is the victory cry

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

This, the power of the cross
Son of God - slain for us
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.