The Beautiful Terrible Cross

There was a beautiful terrible cross
And though You committed no sin;
Saviour, You suffered the most wicked fate
On the cruelest creation of man.

There on that beautiful terrible cross
You did what only You could;
Turning that darkened spot, evil of hell
Into our soul's greatest good.

We see the love that You've shown us
We see the life that you gave;
We bow in wonder and praise You
For the beautiful terrible cross.

There on that beautiful terrible cross
The darkness was strong on that hill;
You remained sovereign, Lord, still in control
Your perfect plan was fulfilled.

We gain the riches of heaven
You paid the horrible cost;
We stand forgiven and praise You
For the beautiful terrible cross.

- Todd Smith