Oh to See the Dawn (The Power of the Cross) Lyrics

Oh to See the Dawn (The Power of the Cross) - St. Michael's Singers

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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 1-3:

This the power of the cross:

Christ became sin for us;

Took the blame, bore the wrath;

We stand forgiven at the cross!

2 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. Chorus

3 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! Chorus

4 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!

Chorus (after verse 4)

This the power of the cross;

Son of God slain for us.

What a love, what a cost!

We stand forgiven at the cross!