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Power Of The Cross

By Keith & Kristyn Getty

1,334 views Jul 15, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Keith & Kristyn Getty's song 'The Power of the Cross' reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, describing the darkness of that day, His suffering, and the weight of sin He bore. The lyrics emphasize Christ's substitutionary death, the forgiveness believers receive, and the victory over death. The song moves from the agony of the cross to the triumphant cry of 'Finished!' and the hope of resurrection. It connects the listener personally to the sacrifice, seeing their name written in His wounds. The final chorus exalts the love and cost of the Son of God slain for us.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

?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 pow?r 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 Your face,

Bearing the awesome weight of sin.

Ev?ry bitter thought,

Ev?ry 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 vict?ry 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 pow?r of the cross:

Son of God?slain for us.

What a love! What a cost! 

We stand forgiven at the cross.?

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