The Power of the Cross
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Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day
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Christ on the road to Calvary.
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Tried by sinful men, Torn and beaten, then
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Nailed to a cross of wood.
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This, the power of the cross:
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Christ became sin for us;
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Took the blame, bore the wrath
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We stand forgiven at the cross.
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Oh, to see the pain written on Your face,
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Bearing the awesome weight of sin.
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Every bitter thought, Every evil deed
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Crowning Your bloodstained brow.
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This, the power of the cross:
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Christ became sin for us;
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Took the blame, bore the wrath
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We stand forgiven at the cross.
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Now the daylight flees. Now the ground beneath
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Quakes as its Maker bows His head.
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Curtain torn in two, Dead are raised to life;
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"Finished!" the victory cry.
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This, the power of the cross:
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Christ became sin for us;
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Took the blame, bore the wrath
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We stand forgiven at the cross.
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Oh, to see my name written in the wounds,
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For through Your suffering I am free.
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Death is crushed to death! Life is mine to live!
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Won through Your selfless love.
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This, the power of the cross:
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Son of God-slain for us
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What a love! What a cost!
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We stand forgiven at the cross.