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The Power of the Cross
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Jun 30, 2026 updated
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Casting Crowns' song 'The Power of the Cross' is a worship anthem celebrating the transformative work of Jesus' sacrifice. The lyrics describe moving from regret and spiritual death to forgiveness and new life through the cross. The singer expresses gratitude for being set free from sin and shame, and joyfully proclaims the freedom found in Christ. The song emphasizes themes of redemption, faith, and thanksgiving, with a clear focus on the cross as the source of salvation and hope.
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The past that held regret
Over my head is gone
These chains are ashes now
That once were rusted on
I was a runaway
Now I am finally home
My mind was a ghost town
Haunted by yesterday
Until Your hand reached down
Pulled me out of my grave
Into the freedom found
Only in Jesus' Name
I am forgiven
No longer lost
Now I am living
In the power of the Cross
The Father gave His Son
So I could be set free
And now the scales are gone
My eyes can finally see
I'll tell the world of all
Jesus has done for me
I am forgiven
No longer lost
Now I am living
In the power of the Cross
Goodbye to sorrow
Welcome, my joy
Now I am living
In the power of the Cross
And on that Cross, His love held true
Through sacrifice, the old made new
This life I live, I live in faith
Now in Jesus' Name
I am forgiven
No longer lost
Now I am living
In the power of the Cross
Goodbye to sorrow (Goodbye to sorrow)
Welcome, my joy (Welcome, my joy, 'cause I'm livin')
Now I am living (Yes, I'm livin')
In the power of the Cross (Power of the Cross)
Thank You
Oh God, I thank You
Jesus, I thank You
Thank You for the Cross
Praise You
Oh God, I praise You
Jesus, I praise You
Praise You for the Cross