Friday 2 April 2010

The Power of the Cross

On this Good Friday, please find a few moments of quiet, sit back, and listen to this favourite of the McTavish clan.


Power of the Cross

Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2005 Thankyou Music
 
 
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.

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.

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.

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.

FINAL CHORUS:
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.


4 comments:

  1. Blessings to your family this Easter.

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  2. What a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing. I pray you and your family have a wonderful Easter holiday. Blessings to you all.

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  3. BEAUTIFUL!!! Hope you all had a BLESSED Easter!!!

    He is risen!!

    Mrs. NB

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