Wonder Of The Cross
View chords used in this chart
Em - D/F# - G
Am - Bm - C - D/F#
Em - D/F# - G
Am - Bm - C - D - G
G D/F# G
Oh precious sight, my savior stands
G/B G/B
Dying for me with outstretched hands
C D/F# Em
Oh precious sight, I love to gaze
Am7 D/F# Em
Remembering salvation's day
Em7 Am7 D G
Remembering salvation's day
G D/F# G
Though my eyes linger on the scene
G/B G/B
May passing time and years not steal
C D/F# Em
The pow'r with which it impacts me
Am7 D/F# - Em
The freshness of its mystery
Em7 Am7 D - G
The freshness of its mystery
G D/F#
May I never lose the wonder,
Am7 G
the wonder of the cross
Em D/F#
May I see it like the first time,
Am7 Em
standing as a sinner lost
C (M) G/B
Undone by mercy and left speechless,
Am7 Em
watching wide-eyed at the cost
C D/F# Em
May I never lose the wonder,
Am D/F# G
the wonder of the cross
G D/F# - G
Behold! The Godman crucified
G/B G/B
The perfect, sinless sacrifice!
C D/F# Em
As blood ran down those nails and wood,
Am7 D/F# Em
history was split in two
Em7 - Am7 D G
Yes, history was split in two
G D/F# G
Behold! The empty wooden tree!
G/B G/B
His body gone!! Alive and free,
C D/F# Em
we'll sing with everlasting joy
Am7 D Em
For sin and death have been destroyed!!
Em7 Am7 D G
Yes, sin and death have been destroyed!
How to play Wonder Of The Cross
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.