Easter Sunday

On Sunday we sang: Crown Him with Many Crowns and a new one that I really rejoiced to sing: 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 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.

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.

Kieth Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright 2005 Thankyou music.