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At The Foot Of The Cross (Ashes To Beauty)
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Aug 12, 2026 updated
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Don Moen's song 'At The Foot Of The Cross (Ashes To Beauty)' is a worship ballad reflecting on the cross of Christ, where grace and suffering meet. The lyrics express gratitude for the love shown through Jesus' judgment and death, which brings life and completeness. The central theme is exchanging ashes for beauty and wearing forgiveness like a crown, symbolizing redemption and the release of burdens. The song emphasizes surrender and mercy, inviting listeners to lay down their cares at the cross. It is a heartfelt declaration of faith and thanksgiving for God's saving work.
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At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me your love
Through the judgment you received
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death you bore for me
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
I trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
I lay every burden down, every burden
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross