Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Oh To See the Dawn - The Power of the Cross

We sang a new hymn for the second time today at the chapel. Some have asked for the music and the lyrics, so I'm going to post them here. 

Downloadable Piano Music/Chord Chart in PDF format (94.08 kb)

Also, here is a great arrangement of this hymn on You Tube. [NOTE: External link]

 

Oh, to See the Dawn
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 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 the 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 CHORUS:
This, the power of the cross;
Son of God - slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.

~Keith Gettys & Stuart Townsend