[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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There is a beautiful, terrible cross
Gsus C
Where, though You committed no sin,
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Savior, You suffered the most wicked fate
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On the cruelest creation of man.
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Yet, on that beautiful, terrible cross
Gsus C
You did what only You could:
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Turning that dark inspired evil of hell
Gsus C
Into our soul's greatest good.
[Chorus]
G F
We see the love that You showed us,
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We see the life that You lost.
G Am F
We bow in wonder and praise You
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For the beautiful, terrible cross.
[Verse 2]
C F/C C
There on that beautiful, terrible cross,
Gsus C
Though darkness was strong on that hill,
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You remained sovereign, Lord, still in control
Gsus C
As Your perfect plan was fulfilled.
[Chorus]
G F
We see the love that You showed us,
G F C
We see the life that You lost.
G Am F
We bow in wonder and praise You
C/G G C
For the beautiful, terrible cross.
[Chorus 2]
C/E G F
Oh, we gained the riches of heaven.
G F C
Jesus, You paid the horrible cost.
G Am F
We stand forgiven, and praise You
C/G Gsus Am F
For the beautiful, terrible cross,
C/G Gsus C F C F
For the beauriful, terrible cross.
[Bridge]
C F
In the cross, in the cross
C Gsus G
Be my glory ever.
C F
'Til my raptured soul shall find
C Gsus C F C F
Peace beyond the river.
[Outro]
C F
Beautiful cross, terrible cross,
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Beautiful cross, terrible cross.