The Power of the Cross

2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake He made Him too be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

The Power of the Cross
Words & Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townsend

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.

(Refrain)
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,
Every 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 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.

(Final Refrain)
This, the power of the cross:
Son of God – slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.